Pomponette

2019

POMPONETTE ROUGE

  • Name of cuvee: POMPONETTE ROUGE
  • Type: Red
  • Appellation:

Description

Viticulture :

Certified as “sustainable agriculture” by Terra Vitis

Vinification :

Skin contact for 10 hours. Cold settling followed by slow fermentation with temperature control. Kept for four months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks

Keeping :

3 to 4 years

Matching fine food

With crustaceans, shellfish, sushi, fish grilled or marinated Tahiti style. After its first winter, very good match for asparagus, artichokes and dried goat’s cheese

Description

Appearance: radiant yellow

Nose: refined floral and mineral undertones, lively citrus aromas

Taste: density,, freshness and lush roundness all combine, powerful

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay - Sauvignon

Serving temperature

Best drunk chilled at 12 - 14°

Press and guide commentary



Terre de Vins :

"A truly out-of-the-ordinary Picpoul with its golden yellow hue and a nose of honey and fresh baking."

TOP 10 Tim Atkin’s Jury (London)

"Huge in the mouth with a lush roundness, has substance and great length. The finish remains lively"