Loire Valley
Domaine Chollet - Pouilly-Fumé - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Pouilly-Fumé
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Wine rated 89/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2022 white Pouilly-Fumé opens with beautiful notes of white fruits and boxwood. The pure, straight and elegant style is a true crowd-pleaser; the pleasant bitterness on the finish will pair well with small fried foods or fresh cheeses... At a great price, too!Vinification:
Mechanical harvesting, delicate pressing at low pressure, cold settling for 48 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel vats, then maturing for 3 to 5 months on fine lees with stirring once a week for a period of 2 to 3 months. Light filtration.The estate is in conversion to organic farming.
Color:
Bright pale yellow color.Nose:
A classic expression of a sincere and straightforward Sauvignon marked by citrus and fresh herb flavors.Palate:
Fresh and clean, this wine is full-bodied, crisp and has good acidity with a minty, lemony finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, lake and river fish, goat cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2026
Discovered by our Selection Committee 2 years ago, the Domaine Gilles Chollet is a reliable asset of the terroir of the Loire Valley region, which has experienced a new resounding success in recent vintages.
Anchored in Pouilly-sur-Loire, the estate works organically, with precise winemaking techniques which creates fine and elegant white wines, with an excellent quality-price ratio.