The 2023 Pouilly-Fumé Terres Blanches from du Bouchot combines the mineral freshness of Saint-Doulchard marl with cool, delicately spiced Sauvignon Blanc fruit from the Loire.
29,50 €39,33 € / l
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Bottler: Domaine du Bouchot, 25, route de l'Abbaye, 58150 Saint Andelain / France
In the glass
Colour
Pale yellow with silver rim.
Nose
Salty-maritime notes of oyster shells and sea breeze, combined with gentle culinary herbs, white pepper, grapefruit zest and yellow orchard fruit.
Palate
Austere, stony minerality meets cool fruit, supported by fine-grained grip, ripe acidity and cedary-citrusy accents.
Character
Taut, elegant and marked by high inner tension, with a clearly defined floral and fruity vein.
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with fresh seafood, steamed fish or delicate herb dishes.
Notes
Produced from grapes grown on marl soil rich in limestone and oyster fossils (Terres Blanches) from the first Demeter-certified estate in the appellation, spontaneously fermented in stainless steel.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A pale yellow that fades stylishly into silver towards the rim.
Nose
Crystalline and characterised by maritime freshness: aromas of oyster shells and a salty sea breeze combine with grapefruit zest, yellow stone fruit and white pepper. Mild herbs such as chervil, coriander and borage lend a refined spice to the bouquet.
Palate
Like liquid stone: a lean, chalky minerality meets cool fruit and cedary-citrus nuances. The ripe acid structure and fine-grained grip ensure tremendous drive, tension and aristocratic elegance on the palate.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate from the iconic Terres Blanches in Saint-Andelain. This soil composed of weathered Saint-Doulchard marl is rich in fossilized Exogyra virgula oysters and laced with fine layers of iron-bearing glauconite, lending the Sauvignon Blanc its radiant, fruit-forward and floral style.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Winemaker Antoine Gouffier relies on purist craftsmanship: the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. No fining or enzymes are added; only a minimal dose of sulphur is introduced prior to bottling.
Food Pairings
Outstanding with fresh oysters, seafood ceviche, lightly seared scallops or refined fish dishes with fresh herbs.
Key Features
In 2009, Domaine du Bouchot became the first certified organic estate in the Pouilly-Fumé appellation and has been operating fully Demeter-certified biodynamic since the 2020 vintage. After years spent abroad, Antoine Gouffier brings a unique balance of fully ripe fruit and radical Loire freshness to the bottle.
