Les Fumées Blanches «Les Calcaires»
Sauvignon Blanc
Vin de France
A blend of France’s finest terroirs for Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from unique limestone terroirs, whose mineral-rich soils lend a distinctive freshness.
Grape variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking
For some of the carefully selected plots, the grapes are handpicked then chilled to 5°C. Grapes from the other plots are harvested during the coolest hours of the night and undergo 6 to 8 hours of maceration at 16°C before pressing. Maceration for the entire harvest then takes place for 5 days at between 5 and 8°C to release and preserve as many of the aromas present in the skins as possible. These aromas are released when they come into contact with yeasts and yield the expected thiol-derived flavours that are typical of this grape variety.
Tasting notes
Brilliant pale yellow in colour with green tinges. The nose reveals intense aromas of lemon, fresh pineapple, and white blossoms. The palate is elegant, boasting lovely volume and a fresh finish.
Awards
2024
GOLD MEDAL – ANIVIN
2023
90 pts – JAMES SUCKLING
SILVER MEDAL – ANIVIN
SILVER MEDAL – MONDIAL DU SAUVIGNON
2022
BEST VALUE – 89 pts – WINE ENTHUSIAST
92 pts – BETTANE & DESSEAUVE