2019 Domaine Francis Blanchet ‘Cuvée Kriotine’ Sauvignon Blanc Puilly-Fumé

Another peerless terroir selection! ‘Criot’ soils (in local dialect) are rich in limestone, with lots of small, white stones; winemaker Francis Blanchet’s ‘Kriotine’ is a selection of Sauvignon Blanc fruit from a plot that is littered with such stones. This mineral-rich terroir delivers a Sauvignon Blanc with crushed oyster shell aromas and lots of citrus energy, a vibrant wine!
Aromas of crushed oyster shells, white flowers, crisp pear, lemon rind. Flavors of limes and lemons, fresh white fruits, dusting of white pepper and sea salt on the finish. Crisp and lively. Hand-harvested. Pressed full cluster; fermented and aged on fine lees in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks.  A single-vineyard selection from a plot just under five acres, facing southeast, with mostly chalky, limestone soils with many small, white stones. Vines here represent a massal selection from vines originally planted at the estate by winemaker Francis Blanchet’s grandparents. AGE OF VINES: 20 years, on average.