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Pouilly Fume Domaine Tabordet le Champs des Vignes
Kevin's comments: Characteristic flinty nose and palate opening out to show floral and dried fruit scents. Good weight, full bodied with balanced acidity through to a dry and citrus zesty finish.
Chateau Tasting Notes
POUILLY FUME LES CHAMPS DES VIGNES, DOMAINE YVON ET PASCAL TABORDET
Run by two brothers married to two sisters, the Domaine Tabordet estate in Sancerre was expanded in 1988 to include 8 hectares in Pouilly-Fuma. This is located at Pouilly-sur-Loire in the Central Vineyards region of the Loire Valley.
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Soil: "Marne-Kimmaridgien" chalky clay.
Vinification: Pneumatic press then into temperature controlled tanks. The wine is aged for 6 months before bottling.
Colour: Pale yellow-gold exhibiting greenish tinges
Nose: Initially quite shy but opens out showing floral and dried fruit scents. Citrus fruits and yellow peaches afterwards.
Taste: A powerful, full-bodied wine with strong fruit flavours of apricots and peaches. A good length with citrus zest on the finish.
Serve: Not too cold (12°C) with fish and seafood. Also makes a good aperitif.
Cellaring: Best drunk 10-12 months after release but can be kept up to 4 years.
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