Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly Fuisse AC - 2005
Where it's from:
>France
>Burgundy
>Pouilly-Fuisse
Price per case:
£114.49
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Rich Dry Whites
Description:
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin was taken over by Roger Saumaize in 1978 and gradually his attention to detail has paid off. The wines are a great reflection of the vineyards as well as being barrel fermented Roger Saumaize is producing outstanding and consistent wine.
This Chardonnay is a pale yellow coloured wine with an easy and generous nose, citrus fruit flavours, well balanced acidity and nice finish.
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin was taken over by Roger Saumaize in 1978 and gradually his attention to detail has paid off. The wines are a great reflection of the vineyards as well as being barrel fermented Roger Saumaize is producing outstanding and consistent wine. This is the flagship wine for the domaine, a lovely complex Chardonnay with powerful fruit, balance and a great finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin was taken over by Roger Saumaize in 1978 and gradually his attention to detail has paid off. The wines are a great reflection of the vineyards as well as being barrel fermented Roger Saumaize is producing outstanding and consistent wine. This Chardonnay has great ageing potential with complex aromas of soft citrus fruits, minerals and licorice. Densely packed and fresh, with intense, complex flavours of white fruit particularly pineapple, grapefruit and lemon as well as a hint of spice. The finish is very firm, long but not dry. (6 x 75 cl)
The family domaine is being expanded by new planting in Macon Villages to the north-west of their home village of Fuisse. The wines, all untouched by oak, exhibit the pure characteristics of the different vineyards appellation's terroir. Top class single vineyard Fuisse (12 x 37.5 cl)