Domaine Henri Bourgeois - Pouilly-Fume - JS-150 2023
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Item# 15099-23
James Suckling
92pt
Wine Enthusiast
93pt
Estate and Terroir
These vines are grown on the kimmeridgian marls of SaintLaurent-l'Abbaye, the historic birthplace of the Pouilly-Fume appellation. These marls are deposits of clay and oyster/mussel fossils from the Jurassic epoch. The name JS-150 means "Jurassic Superior 150 million years". The plots, cultivated with care and respect for biodiversity,
Tasting notes
JS-15 Pouilly-Fume unveils a floral bouquet imbued with acacia and marine nuances. The palate harmonizes ripe tangerine with luscious pastry undertones, and mouthwatering iodine lengths.
A great wine that goes well with many dishes, white meats and fish.
A great wine that goes well with many dishes, white meats and fish.
Winemaking
The grapes are rigorously selected and gently pressed to preserve the aromatic potential of the fruit. Alcoholic fermentation performed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 85% of the juice, with the remaining 15% fermenting in Troncais oak barrels. Aged on fine lees for 12 months. After a resting period, bottled in early summer.
