Sancerre “Les Bouffants” – David Milligan Selections

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Sancerre “Les Bouffants”

Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

www.fournier-pere-fils.fr

Vintage

2020

Region

Loire Valley

Appellation

Sancerre

Vine Age

65 Years

Varietals

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Soil Type

On a South-facing hillside, these grapes ripen and mature quickly due to the layers of clay and limestone that leave the soil whitened and reflective.

Sizes Available

750 mL

Closure

Cork

Food Pairing

Grilled seafood or poultry

Press

93 Points, James Suckling (2022)
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2022)
94 Points, James Suckling (2020)
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2020)
93 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2019)
92 Points, James Suckling (2019)
92 Points, James Suckling (2018)
94 Points, James Suckling (2018)

Vinification

Grapes are pressed at low pressure and cold stabilized, in contact with their lees for 8 days. Fermentation is done at low tempterature, in contact with lees, for 10 Months. Fermenting juices are stirred weekly.

Tasting Notes

One of a series of limited-production, single-vineyard wines, this is densely textured and strongly mineral. It is rich with perfumed green fruits, herbal hints and tight, textured acidity. All these elements need to age further, so drink from 2021. – RV

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