DOMAINE DE TERRES BLANCHES POUILLY FUME 2023 750ml

A PRECIOUS WINE

Domaine de Terres Blanches, located in the Loire Valley’s Sancerre appellation, France, is a renowned estate celebrated for its organic viticulture and commitment to terroir-driven wines. Established in the heart of the region, the winery cultivates Sauvignon Blanc on limestone-rich “terres blanches” soils, known for imparting minerality and structure. Under meticulous management, the estate employs sustainable practices, with hand-harvested grapes and minimal-intervention winemaking to preserve the purity of the fruit. The domaine’s focus on quality and tradition has earned it acclaim for crafting vibrant, expressive Sancerres that reflect the unique chalky and flinty terroir of the region.
The 2023 Domaine de Terres Blanches Pouilly-Fumé is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl soils. Hand-harvested between September 7-19, grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by three to four months of aging on fine lees to enhance texture. Bottled with minimal sulfites, it has 13% alcohol and is certified organic. The 2023 vintage benefited from ideal climatic conditions, ensuring fresh, fruity grapes with balanced acidity and pronounced minerality, reflecting the terroir’s fossil-rich soils.

TASTING NOTE:

The 2023 Pouilly-Fumé displays a golden hue with green reflections, offering an expressive nose of peach, citrus, and white flowers, with smoky mineral notes. The palate is vibrant and fresh, revealing crisp citrus, grapefruit, and a chalky minerality, culminating in a long, refined finish. Its balance of freshness and complexity makes it elegant and approachable. Serve at 10-12°C with seafood, goat cheese, or asparagus dishes. Drink now or cellar for added depth. This wine captures the classic Pouilly-Fumé profile with finesse.