Domaine Laporte
Pouilly Fume Le Vigne de Beaussoppet 2023
| Denomination | AOC Pouilly-Fumé |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Ageing for 9 months on the lees with regular bâtonnage for 4 months; bottle ageing for at least 6 months before release. |
- Name: Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2023, still white wine from the Loire
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5% alcohol by volume
- Vinification: in steel, oak and amphora; aged for 9 months on the lees with bâtonnage
- Aromatic profile: white flowers, toasted notes, vanilla, exotic fruit and a savoury finish
- Pairing: ideal with lobster, turbot, poultry and veal; serve at 11-13 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
Laporte Pouilly-Fumé Le Vigne de Beaussoppet from Domaine Laporte is an organic white wine from the Loire, an authentic expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Hailing from the prestigious Pouilly-Fumé area, it appears in the glass with a brilliant golden colour, complex and well-balanced. The aromatic bouquet opens with hints of white flowers, enriched by refined toasted notes and subtle touches of vanilla. On the palate, it reveals lively freshness, accompanied by pleasant hints of exotic fruit, finishing the tasting with a savoury and very elegant finish. The vinification process involves the use of steel, oak and amphora.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from a historic vineyard whose roots can be traced back to the late fifteenth century. The grapes come from old vines grown in a plot of Domaine Laporte of just over one hectare. The roots delve into an exceptional terroir, characterised by clay, Kimmeridgian marl, marine fossils and flint. It is precisely this unique soil composition that imparts the wine with its characteristic minerality, shaping a clear aromatic profile and supporting the defined structure that distinguishes this renowned winegrowing area.
How is it produced
Vinification begins with careful manual harvesting, followed by gentle pressing and cold settling. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and occurs in stainless steel tanks, amphorae and oak barrels, avoiding malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural tension of the fruit. Subsequently, the wine matures for nine months on its lees, with regular bâtonnage to enhance volume and precision on the palate. The production process concludes with further ageing in the bottle.
History and Curiosities
Domaine Laporte brings to life this elegant Pouilly-Fumé AOC, celebrating a family winemaking tradition dating back to 1850. The old vines of the historic La Vigne de Beaussoppet vineyard grow on exceptional soils, documented since 1492 and composed of Kimmeridgian marl, marine fossils and flint. To enhance its complex aromatic breadth, meticulous vinification combines steel with wood and amphora. Careful ageing on the lees with bâtonnage gives the sip perfect balance, awarded 92 points by James Suckling for the 2023 vintage.
Awards
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2023
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1850
- Hectares: 30
This reputation is the result of experience and know-how of two passionate Sancerre Families.
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| Name | Laporte Pouilly Fume Le Vigne de Beaussoppet 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Pouilly-Fumé AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Laporte |
| Story | History and Curiosities Domaine Laporte brings to life this elegant Pouilly-Fumé AOC, celebrating a family winemaking tradition dating back to 1850. The old vines of the historic La Vigne de Beaussoppet vineyard grow on exceptional soils, documented since 1492 and composed of Kimmeridgian marl, marine fossils and flint. To enhance its complex aromatic breadth, meticulous vinification combines steel with wood and amphora. Careful ageing on the lees with bâtonnage gives the sip perfect balance, awarded 92 points by James Suckling for the 2023 vintage. |
| Origin | Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France |
| Soil composition | Flint |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested. |
| Production technique | Hand harvesting; low-pressure pressing (pneumatic press) and cold static settling; temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats and oak barrels (partly also in amphorae); ageing on the lees with bâtonnage; bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested grapes; low-pressure pressing (pneumatic press) and cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats (70%) and oak barrels (30%) with temperature control; malolactic fermentation not carried out. Aged for 9 months on the lees with regular bâtonnage for 4 months; bottle ageing for at least 6 months before release. |
| Aging | Ageing for 9 months on the lees with regular bâtonnage for 4 months; bottle ageing for at least 6 months before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |