Domaine du Roc Des Boutires - Premier Cru Pouilly-Fuisse Aux Chailloux 2020
Price: $69.99
| Producer | Domaine du Roc Des Boutires |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Burgundy |
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| Subregion | Maconnais |
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 31326 |
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Clay and limestone soils. The ‘vielles vignes’ of Chardonnay, located at the southern end of Burgundy, are planted between 250 and 500 meters in altitude, higher than the other AOC from Bourgogne. Thus, they provide both maturity and freshness to the wines.
Origins: Exclusively from the ‘Aux Chailloux’ vineyard totaling .12 hectare (.3 acres). The soils are deep, rich in clay with Chailles and very little limestone.
Vine Age: 55-year old vines
Aging: 17 months on fine lees, 60% in stainless steel tanks and 40% in oak barrels. French oak from the Tronçais forests. Medium toasted
Aromas of citrus zest, apple, pear and nutmeg with a medium body. Impressive length and concentration.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
“A lush white, revealing aromas and flavors of peach, apple, butterscotch, blanched almond and toasty oak. This is backed by vibrant acidity, with just a hint of light tannins gracing the long finish. Shows fine balance and length."
Wine & Spirits: 90 Points
“Bananas Foster comes to mind in the richness of this wine, that weight lifted by notes of crabapple and autumn spices.”
