Domaine du Bouchot - Pouilly-Fumé - Terres Blanches - White - 2023

Wine:

Ripe yet fresh, the 2023 White Pouilly-Fumé Terres Blanches bursts with energy, carried by elegant bitterness and all the hallmark characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc. Its pure, floral nose, with hints of wisteria, immediately captivates, while the refined, razor-sharp palate—enhanced by restrained aging—delivers equal delight. The finish lingers with a beautiful chalky sensation. A stunning wine to enjoy now or cellar. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

A pure, expressive nose showcasing the hallmark character of ripe, fresh Sauvignon Blanc, with delicate notes of wisteria.

Palate:

A sharp, delicate wine, with restrained ageing and a chalky finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Andouillette mâconnaise, barbecued cod papillotes, prawn risotto.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

Named Discovery of the Year 2022 by the renowned French wine guide RVF, Estate du Bouchot has quickly risen to star status in Pouilly.

Since 2018, Antoine Gouffier has been crafting exceptional cuvées—precise, vibrant, and a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc at its finest.

With organic and biodynamic farming, 70-year-old vines, full maturity harvesting, gentle vinification, and aging that prioritizes freshness with no oak influence, the estate delivers wines of remarkable clarity and precision. A rising star of the Loire Valley, well on its way to earning its first RVF star!