Pouilly-Fumé – The Duchesses – Domaine Laporte 2023

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Characteristics: Domaine Laporte's 2023 Pouilly-Fumé "Les Duchesses" is distinguished by its lively aromas of citrus and flint, with characteristic mineral nuances. This wine has a golden color with green highlights and offers a clean attack on the palate, followed by a balanced roundness. As it ages, this Pouilly-Fumé develops characteristic smoky aromas, hence its name "fumé."

Food Pairing: This wine pairs perfectly with grilled fish, seafood, shellfish, and white meats. It is particularly appreciated with smoked fish, seafood, and dishes such as frog legs.

The Estate: Domaine Laporte, located in the village of Les Loges in Pouilly-Fumé, is renowned for its commitment to organic viticulture and the exceptional quality of its wines. The vines are planted on a terroir of flint and limestone subsoil, which gives the wine its distinctive mineral notes. The winemaking process includes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, without malolactic fermentation, followed by aging on fine lees for five months.