Domaine Francis Blanchet Cuvée Kriotine Pouilly-Fumé 2025

Domaine Francis Blanchet Cuvée Kriotine Pouilly-Fumé 2025 WINEMAKERS: Francis Blanchet ESTABLISHED: 1900s REGION: FRANCE • Loire Valley • Pouilly-sur-Loire APPELLATION: Pouilly-Fumé AOC BLEND: 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINEYARDS: 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 WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Pressed full cluster; fermented and aged on fine lees in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. TASTING IMPRESSIONS: 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. PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Goat cheese; fish soup; Thai or Vietnamese cuisine NOTES: ‘Kriotine’ is a fantasy name inspired by the word ‘criot,’ which in local dialect describes a vineyard terroir with many white stones.