Loire Valley
Domaine Jonathan Didier Pabiot - Pouilly-Fumé - Élisa - Blanc - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley - Pouilly sur Loire
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Pouilly-Fumé
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2023 white Pouilly-Fumé Élisa showcases the domaine's style, marked by precision, tension, and freshness. This Sauvignon Blanc, with its floral scents, particularly wisteria, offers a precise, crisp, flavorful, and fresh palate. The finish features beautiful bitter notes and a flinty effect, rounding off the tasting. A great white wine for the start of a meal, seafood, and fresh cheeses. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, vines aged 4 to 10 years, aged 6 to 8 months on lees in stainless steel and concrete vats.Certified organic and biodynamic wine.
Color:
Bright light gold.Nose:
Aromas of flowers, particularly wisteria.Palate:
This precise, crisp cuvée reveals a salivating Sauvignon with lovely freshness and a finish of fine bitters.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Seafood platters, sea bream ceviche, goat's cheese: crottin de Chavignol.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028Jonathan Pabiot's career has skyrocketed due to his demanding and high-quality practices in biodynamics. His rapid progress and refined style have earned him a star in the RVF Guide, positioning him among the most prestigious winemakers in France. He is known for producing some of the most distinctive and transparent white wines from the Pouilly-Fumé terroir. This rise to prominence has been accompanied by meticulous work on each wine, resulting in extremely well-crafted cuvées that balance tension, depth, and texture.