Pouilly-Fumé Les Angelots

Masson Blondelet · Pouilly Fumé, France

Expressive Sauvignon blanc with ripe stone fruits, minerality, citrus fruits, and flint soil-derived smokey notes also referred to as gun-flint flavors, for which the appellation is renowned.

Farming
Certified HVE

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
100% Sauvignon Blanc

Age of Vineyard
Planted between 1985-2002

Vessel
Stainless steel tank

Vineyard Yield
30 hl/ha

Soil Type
Portlandian limestone

Annual Production
Between 32,000 and 36,000 bottles depending on the year

Vinification
Immediate destemming and immediate press after harvest to avoid skin contact or oxidation. Very gentle press in pneumatic press, fermentation in stainless steel tanks after cold settling, long conservation on very fine lees to enhance texture and youth character. No malolactic fermentation.