Le Clos de Monsieur Noly White
Fabrice Larochette - Pouilly Fuissé
White,Pouilly Fuissé
100 % Chardonnay
history
The Larochette family is winegrowers from father to son for generations. The domain stretches over 10.70 hectares of vines, located in the southern Burgundy on the slopes of Chaintré.The domain has received the approval for a high environnemental value . Fabrice Larochette strives to find the balance between tradition and modernity in his wine-making. According to him, the expression of terroir makes the highest quality wines. As the terroir makes the highest quality wines, he made the search of this terroir expression his daily focus.
Vineyard
Located in Southern Burgundy on the slopes of Chaintré. The vines are planted on the slopes and at the foot of these two hills on clay-limestone soils of Jurassic origin mixed with scree from up-slope and, in one spot, schist. Vines : 40 years old.
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing. Controlled stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Elegant and full of charm, this white wine has a color ranging from pale to deep gold, flecked with green. Different families of aromas make up the bouquet : mineral notes (silex), almond and hazelnut, citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple), white fruits (peaches), bracken, acacia, breadcrumbs, buttered brioche, and honey.
Food pairing
Its aromatic power means it can also match spicy and perfumed exotic dishes such as couscous, fish tajines, or sweet-and-sour prawns. Sushi is also enhanced by its minerality.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
100 % Chardonnay
Press
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