Sauvignon Blanc

‘Les Fumées Blanches’ (meaning ‘white smoke’) owes its name to the morning mist that covers the Sauvignon Blanc vines at the foot of the Montagne Noire between the Atlantic and the Pyrenees.

Description

Winemaking techniques

By machine (between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m.) to take advantage of the cool temperatures and limit oxidation phenomena. Maceration on the skins (8-12 hours) and/or cold stabilisation at 8-10°C for several days. Pneumatic pressing. At 16-18°C with selected yeast to reveal the typical character of Sauvignon Blanc. On fine lees for several weeks before blending. The wine is kept away from oxygen throughout the winemaking process.

Tasting notes

Light yellow colour with hints of green.

The citrus typical of Sauvignon Blanc dominates, with lemon, lime and exotic fruit aromas (pineapple).

Mineral notes (chalky and smoky). Elegant and lively on the palate with good balance of freshness.

Beautifully lingering with a citrus zest and mineral finish.

Aperitif / Appetizers

IGP Côtes de Gascogne

Les Fumées Blanches

France

Domaine Les Fumées Blanches

Sauvignon Blanc

Seafood

White

Awards

2018

Médaille d’Or – Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc

 

2017

86 pts – Wine Spectator

86 pts – Wine Enthusiast

Médaille d’Or – Concours Gilbert & Gaillard

 

2014

Médaille d’Or – Vinordic Wine Challenge

Best Value – Vinordic Wine Challenge

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