DOMAINE MASSON-BLONDELET "Villa Paulus" 2022 - Sauvignon Blanc - Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley - France
DOMAINE MASSON-BLONDELET "Villa Paulus" - Sauvignon Blanc - Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley - France
A stunning example of Pouilly-Fume and another clear demonstration of the difference between the old-world and the new. Intense grapefruit and white flowers from the first scent, livened up by smoke and mineral hints. Well balanced, broad, the mouth holds well thanks to passion fruit aromas and a fair vivacity, enhanced by a citrus zest final.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
FRANCE
Loire Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Product Description
Description
A stunning example of Pouilly-Fume and another clear demonstration of the difference between the old-world and the new. Intense grapefruit and white flowers from the first scent, livened up by smoke and mineral hints. Well balanced, broad, the mouth holds well thanks to passion fruit aromas and a fair vivacity, enhanced by a citrus zest final. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with poultry or white meats after several years. Aged around 5 – 6 years, it perfectly matches poultry with morel mushrooms, or scrambled eggs with truffle.
Wine Facts
| Grape Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Pierre-François Masson |
| Producer | Domaine Masson-Blondelet |
| Average age of vines | 36 years old |
| Production method | 225 hl |
| Harvest method | Mechanical |
| Fermentation & maceration | Immediate press after harvest to avoid skin contact or oxidation. Very gentle press in pneumatic press, fermentation in stainless steel tanks after cold settling. NO maceration. |
| Aging | Long conservation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks to enhance texture and youth character |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Full-bodied, Medium-bodied, Sweet |
| Density | 6,600 plants/ha |
| SKU | LO10 |
Vineyard Info
Michelle and Jean-Michel Masson created DOMAINE MASSON-BLONDELET in 1975. In 1980, in the heart of the village of Pouilly, they built a buried cellar on 3 levels to work by gravity. In 2000, their 2 children Mélanie and Pierre-François joined them. They are now the seventh generation of winemakers of the estate. Their 22 hectares of vines of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are planted on slopes on the best terroirs of the AOC. They are oriented South/South-East and can benefit of a micro-climate created by the Loire River. At this place, the river is classified as a natural reserve.
Domaine Masson-Blondelet apply sustainable and natural practices in their vineyard and haven't used any chemical fertilisers for more than 45 years and have stopped the use of herbicides and insectticides since 2002!
Reviews & Ratings
Description
A stunning example of Pouilly-Fume and another clear demonstration of the difference between the old-world and the new. Intense grapefruit and white flowers from the first scent, livened up by smoke and mineral hints. Well balanced, broad, the mouth holds well thanks to passion fruit aromas and a fair vivacity, enhanced by a citrus zest final. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with poultry or white meats after several years. Aged around 5 – 6 years, it perfectly matches poultry with morel mushrooms, or scrambled eggs with truffle.
| Grape Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Pierre-François Masson |
| Producer | Domaine Masson-Blondelet |
| Average age of vines | 36 years old |
| Production method | 225 hl |
| Harvest method | Mechanical |
| Fermentation & maceration | Immediate press after harvest to avoid skin contact or oxidation. Very gentle press in pneumatic press, fermentation in stainless steel tanks after cold settling. NO maceration. |
| Aging | Long conservation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks to enhance texture and youth character |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Full-bodied, Medium-bodied, Sweet |
| Density | 6,600 plants/ha |
| SKU | LO10 |
Michelle and Jean-Michel Masson created DOMAINE MASSON-BLONDELET in 1975. In 1980, in the heart of the village of Pouilly, they built a buried cellar on 3 levels to work by gravity. In 2000, their 2 children Mélanie and Pierre-François joined them. They are now the seventh generation of winemakers of the estate. Their 22 hectares of vines of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are planted on slopes on the best terroirs of the AOC. They are oriented South/South-East and can benefit of a micro-climate created by the Loire River. At this place, the river is classified as a natural reserve.
Domaine Masson-Blondelet apply sustainable and natural practices in their vineyard and haven't used any chemical fertilisers for more than 45 years and have stopped the use of herbicides and insectticides since 2002!
