Domaine de Poix Touraine Sauvignon 2019

Description

The name for this 20-hectare estate comes from the land register designation "Clos du Poix". It is located in the Loir-et-Cher department in the communes of Couddes and Choussy. Sauvignon Blanc vines are between 20 and 50 years old and grow on the border of the Touraine and the Sologne. " Domaine de Poix is located in the commune of Couddes, near to the Château de la Basme, where the famous poet Pierre de Ronsard was born

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Vinification

Ripening is regularly monitored by tasting the grapes. These are picked when they achieve optimum ripeness for a full, fruity taste profile. The grapes are gently pressed, then undergo brief cold settling to retain maximum aromatic potential. Cold stabilised (5 days). Traditional temperature-controlled fermentation (17-19°C).

Vineyard

Consisting of shell marl sand (ancient marine deposits), the light soil is ideally suited to making expressive Sauvignon Blanc wines. Great care is taken to pick at just the right moment. "The soil is quite unusual : a light clay and sand mix called shelly sand. The sand consists of ancient marine sediment (fossils and shells) that warms up quickly and is conducive to good ripening. Two service trees are located nearby. They are precious because they are becoming extinct in Europe. They have plenty of character and a well-defined personality ! The vineyard is also home to wildlife: deer, rabbits, Eurasian stone-curlew, and badgers ! The latter are very crafty, because they instinctively know which are the sweetest grapes to eat !"

Maturation

Aged on the lees with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) for 4 months and bottled early on.