2019 Domaine du Bouchot ‘Terres Blanches’ Pouilly-Fumé

WSI92 JS91 A coating of ash and stone over the ripe citrus-fruit and apple notes on the nose. Turns to sweet apple and pear flavors on the medium-bodied, dense and silky palate. Quite a round, fruity feel, but the drive of acidity keeps it moving. The mineral notes return in the aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Estate Notes: Terroir : Kimmeridgian
Marls (white clay, limestone and fossilized oysters from a time the area was sea)
Plots : Les Champs du Roin Haut et Bas, La Côte des Prés, Les Déserts, Le Domaine du Bouchot, Les Champs Frisés, Les Genièvres, Les Bascoins et Les Champs de la Croix. Vines are 35 – 40 years old.
Ageing : Stainless steel tanks with 4g/L SO2

A rebel in the world of traditional winemaking, Antoine Gouffier’s extreme ideas have ruffled the feathers of some of his fellow winemakers in Pouilly-Fumé. However, in his short time at Domaine du Bouchot, he’s quickly mastered his own techniques that capture the mineral signature of this region.

Antoine was born and raised in the Loire Valley. He traveled across the United States, South Africa and Argentina to learn about wine and returned home with one goal: make great wine from the terroir of Pouilly-Fumé.

IN THE VINEYARD & CELLAR
Antoine is a strong believer in the benefits of biodynamics and is following in the footsteps of his mentor Pascal Kerbiquet. Only white wines are allowed under the label of Pouilly-Fumé AOC, but he also makes a rare orange wine from Sauvignon Blanc. Antoine prefers neutral containers that let the terroir express itself. He also experiments with old oak casks from a Burgundy winery, as well as amphorae and eggs. He’s a symbol of the new generation shaking up this conservative appellation.