Les Blanches – Jean-Pierre Bailly 12,5%

Product Description

Region : Pouilly-Fumé dates back to the fifth century to the Gallo-Roman era. The vinyard became very famous due to the great experience of the Benedictine monks. In the twelfth century, Pouilly wine was renowned. The “smoky” name comes from two factors, the first is the presence of a grey bloom on the skin of the grapes when ripe. The second reason why winemakers call it “Pouilly Fumé Blanc” is because of the aromas that remind one of the smell produced when two flint stones are hit together to create a spark.

AOP : Pouilly-Fumé

Grape Variety : Sauvignon

Domain : Jean-Pierre Bailly

Type of Soil : limestone, marl composed by fossil small oysters, flint and clay-siliceous elements.

Density of Planting : n/a

Age of Vines : n/a

Yield : n/a

Features : 12,5% alcohol. Total Acidity : 4,84 g/l H2SO4. Residual Sugar : 3,8 g/l.

Cultural method : Simple Guyot pruning. Debudding in May and June. Mechanical tillage.

Winemaking : Mechanical harvest. Traditional methode. Direct pressing. Settling of the juice. Alcoholic fermentation. Racking. The wine is aged on a fine lees for a year in stainless steel tanks where the temperature is controlled by thermoregulation. A filtration is done before bottling.

The Colour : Pale yellow with hints of green.

The Smell : Very aromatic and complex nose citrus (grapefruit). Mellowed by hints of white flowers and white peach.

The Taste : The mouth is full, silky, honeyed, perfectly balanced with a vivacity without excess.

Serving Suggestions :

For an aperitif or with fish, shellfish, crustaceans, white meat or goat cheese.

Serve at 10 ° to 12 ° C

Aging Capacity :

Between 4 and 6 years.