France
JEAN PASCAL
BOURGOGNE ALIGOTE
“Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru les Chevrieres” is one of the Premiers Crus of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation located in the town of Chaintré. The vines are comfortably installed on the eastern slope of the village on clay-limestone mixed soils. All the terroir is beautifully expressed through this wine.
COMPOSITION – PRODUCTION
TERROIR : Shallow clay soils and deep limestone GRAPE VARIETY : 100% Chardonnay
VINIFICATION : Manual and mechanical harvest – Direct pressing – Settling – Low temperature fermentation (15°C). Maturing on fine lees in oak barrels (100%) for 12 months and 6 months in vats.
TASTING
This Pouilly Fuissé immediately seduces by elegant notes of white-fleshed fruit with a dominant peach and pear accent, with buttered and brioche notes. The palate is ample, generous on intense fruity and gourmet flavours. Opulence and grace are essential for this cuvée. APPEARANCE : Brilliant yellow gold with fine bronze reflections.
NOSE : Intense and expressive with fruity and brioche notes and a touch of vanilla.
MOUTH : Perfectly balanced between the freshness of the fruit and the round and ample material. Harmony and voluptuousness for this Pouilly Fuisse.
SERVICE
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS : Fish tartare and christmas poultry.
SERVING TEMPERATURE : 12°-13°
AGING POTENTIAL : 8 – 10 years