Caves de Saumur Blanc Les Pouches 2019
100% Chenin Blanc | The vineyard of Saumur is located 150 miles west of Paris. Soil with clayey and silty sands. Several hard limestone rocks underlie the Méron slopes up to the fault of the Loudunais. This particular soil and subsoil has good draining capacity and early ripening potential. Vines : 45 years old - 16 acres - Yield : 50 Hl/Ha
Pale gold with touches of silver. Suave nose of ripe fruit, William pear and white peach, with a touch of honey-sweet acacia-lime flowers and a hint of flintiness. Fish with cream sauce, roast duck with peaches, Asian food, fresh goat's cheese; also ideal as an aperitif wine.
Food Pairings
Raw oysters, no kidding. Seafood salads. Asian foods, trout, smoked fish, chicken.