Pouilly-Fumé Caillottes AOC 2022

Wine Description for Pouilly-Fumé Caillottes AOC 2022 by du Bouchot

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with green reflections, already announcing the vibrant freshness of this Loire classic.

Nose

Here Sauvignon Blanc reveals its most sophisticated side: An Atlantic coolness runs through the bouquet with maritime notes of fresh seaweed, oyster shell and sea spray. Layered over this is an intense play of herbs – mint, chervil and coriander. Unusually fascinating is the subtle brioche note with freshly chopped almonds. White pepper and toasted coriander seed lend depth, whilst flint and limestone underscore the mineral provenance. The fruit – grapefruit, white peach, nashi pear, delicate hints of passion fruit and lychee – remains deliberately in the background.

Palate

From the first sip it becomes clear: this is no fruit-forward Sauvignon, but a terroir wine par excellence. The fruit flows subtly and delicately beneath a cloak of pure minerality. Cold smoke and fine peppery spice dominate on the finish. The stony, mineral character conveys coolness and a certain seriousness reminiscent of great Chablis. What distinguishes this Pouilly-Fumé are depth, length and elegance – not upfront fruit.

Finish

Long and invigorating with a refreshing herbal note that preserves the mineral character through to the end.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Caillottes sits on limestone at 190 metres altitude with west to south-west exposure. The 1.68 hectares are distributed across various parcels with 35 to 40-year-old vines, yielding a moderate 55 hl/ha – quality over quantity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sauvignon Blanc, harvested in early September. Fermentation with natural yeasts: 60% in stainless steel tank, 30% in 350 to 400-litre barrels, 10% in concrete eggs. The domaine works according to biodynamic principles with lunar phases. Bottled without filtration on a fruit or flower day during the waning moon.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The maritime minerality calls for Vietnamese-style oysters with fish sauce, coriander and chilli. Equally perfect: burrata with salsa verde and grilled bini or thinly sliced roast beef with sauce gribiche and crispy kale.

Special Characteristics

A serious, uncompromising Pouilly-Fumé that prioritises minerality over fruit – for lovers of authentic Loire wines with substance.