Pouilly-Fumé Joanne D'Orion 2020 - Gitton Père et Fils

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The domaine is located in the Loire valley, in the center of France, in one of the most famous "white vocation areas" in the world. In 1945 Marcell Gitton, buying half a hectare of vineyards in the Sancerre area, in the Loire valley, founded the domaine Gitton Père et Fils has built its reputation over the years on respect for traditions and with the aim of producing distinctive wines that reflect the "heart" of its vineyards.

Wine description

Marly and calcareous soils give the grapes intense and deep mineral nuances, which are all found in an elegantly savory sip, then also fresh, crisp and vibrant. When you are looking for an excellent white wine that comes from beyond national borders, the Pouilly-Fumé "Clos Joanne d’Orion", from Domaine Gitton Père et Fils, could be the answer to your research. A Sauvignon that rests, depending on the vintages, even 15 months in steel tanks, to get to offer an intriguing and never predictable drink, delicate and powerful at the same time. It is a white in which the Domaine Gitton Père et Fils confirms the high quality standards it is capable of achieving. A truly high-class Sauvignon.

Tasting notes

It presents itself at the sight of a beautiful straw yellow. At the olfactory it leaves initially perceive vegetal and varietal memories, then followed by citrus scents and aromas of dried fruit, finally also enriched by important mineral tones of flint. The palate is of good body and good balance, fresh and pleasantly sapid. Excellent length.

Aging capacity

Enjoyable wine, do not wait long even if it can sometimes reserve surprises.

Small tips

Taste it at a temperature of 12 ° C accompanied with fish or vegetable preparations. Excellent with pumpkin flower risotto and mullet roe.

Data sheet

Winery

Gitton Père et Fils

Denomination

AOC Pouilly-Fumé

Variety

100% Sauvignon

Nation

France

Production area

Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre

Region

Valley of the Loire

Year

2020

Gradation

12.5% vol

Bottle

75 cl

In Vineyard

Manure as a natural fertilizer, use only copper and sulfur as a pesticide

Yeast

Indigenous

Match with

Seafood appetizers, Aperitifs, White Meats, Fresh Cheeses, Mushrooms, Fish, Seafood First courses, Eggs and Omelettes, Velvety, Soups and Soups, Vegetables and Salads

Typology

Bianco

Serving Temperature

Temperatura 12°C.

Premi

91/100 Cellar Tracker

Ideal consumption

From 2022 To 2027

Our judgment

90/100

Allergens

Sulphites