Bouchie-Chatellier - Pouilly-Fume Pierre a Fusil 2022
Price: $37.99
Sale Price: $29.99
6+ Price: $27.99 / btl
12+ Price: $24.99 /btl
| Producer | Bouchie-Chatellier |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Loire Valley |
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| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 18553 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Located just a handful of miles away from Sancerre, across the Loire River, Pouilly-Fume was once more revered than Sancerre. Legendary Loire producer Pascal Jolivet surmises the rise of Sancerre was tied to the region’s more immediately approachable (read: simpler) wines, as well as being easier to pronounce. Also, customers easily confuse Pouilly-Fume with Pouilly-Fuisse. Imagine the shock and disappointment paying a nice tariff for a bottle, thinking you were getting a rich, robust Chardonnay and instead getting a shockingly acidic Sauvignon Blanc!
In any case, for those “in the know”, Pouilly-Fume is still held in high regard, higher than that of Sancerre. I suppose I, and now you, are in the know!
Decanter: 96 Points
“This 22ha domaine is situated on the upper slopes of the St-Andelain commune. The vines are on flinty clay - hence the name of this wine, meaning flint - on south- and west-facing slopes. Since 1930 the domaine has been replacing vines with its own stock. The winery is on three levels, allowing the wine to be moved by gravity. This wine was fermented in stainless steel and left on its fine lees until bottling. Jim Budd: Light citric and grapefruit aromas; attractive mouthfilling texture, good balancing acidity and a vibrant, long finish. Still a little tight but will open out. Natalie Earl: Bright, vibrant aromas of green apple, freshly squeezed lemon, lime rind and spring blossom. Great intensity with lingering lime and greengage. Ben Llewelyn: Punchy fermented grass, struck flint, complex aromatics. Mineral coolness, luscious fruit without being cloying. A very accomplished wine for 2022.” Decanter
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