Dom. de Bel Air 2021 Pouilly Fume
The pitifully restricted yields of this most challenging of years were compensated for by thrillingly open aromas and a vibrantly fruity palate. 25 cases were all we were allowed, so please jump on this wonderful vintage, which will remind old-timers and nostalgists of the good old days before global warming.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FBL-POU21 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | White |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | Sauvignon Blanc |
ABV | 13 |
Residual Sugar | 1 |
Acidity | 4.8 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 3 |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 45089 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | Yes |
Malolactic | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 90 mg/L |
Soil Type | Calcareous, Marls |
Vineyard Aspect | Southeast |
Vine Age | 25-45 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50-55 |
Vine Training | We work daily in our vines which allows a strict and sensible control of the grapes and their development. From pruning to harvest, with de-budding or clearing in between if necessary, we look forward to our common and most important aim : quality. It means that we use all our energy to specify quality in all that we do, that is to say our work, our methods and our final product, Pouilly Fumé. |
Picking | Machine |
Annual Production | 72000 bottles |
Notes from the Producer: Pouilly Fumé 2021 are full and elegant. They are well balanced thanks to a right freshness. The aromas are intense and complex. They are dominated by white fruits (white peach, pear), with fresh citrus touches and fine minerality. The mouth is long and intense. It is a perfect match for your shellfish, fish, sea food, white meats or simply as an aperitif... Best to drink : from now, and at his best for Christmas, and after. And to keep till : 2026 if you like it for its freshness, but it will get fuller and fuller with time and acquire more and more complexity.
