Domaine Saumaize-Michelin
Mâconnais

The Estate
This family estate is owned by Roger and Christine Saumaize-Michelin and is located in the Village of Vergisson, the best of the five villages for Pouilly-Fuissé. The estate built new cellars in 1991 and uses 10 - 25% new oak per vintage. 
"Roger Saumaize, meticulous vineyardist and skilled winemaker, makes Mâcon whites, including four different Pouilly-Fuissés; dense and rich for the region, they behave more like great Côte de Beaunes." - Anthony Dias Blue's pocket guide to wine 2006


Domaine Saumaize-Michelin


Christine and Roger Saumaize-Michelin


Batonnage (stirring of the lees)

The Vineyards
This 9 hectare estate is planted to 8.5 hectares of Chardonnay and half an hectare of Gamay for Mâcon Rouge. The vines are 40-45 years old of age on average. All of the wines are 100% barrel fermented and 100% M-L fermentation. Roger Saumaize makes about 3,800 cases of wine per year under three different appellations: Mâcon-Villages, St Veran and Pouilly-Fuissé.


Vineyards with the Solutre Rock


January 2006

The Wines


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UPC code: 7 84585 00051 7
2006 Saumaize-Michelin, Mâcon-Villages, “Les Sertaux” 12/750ml
Gently oaky nose with bittersweet fruit. Really ripe and fat, with tropical flavors cut by firm, fresh acidity.
Fermented and raised in 100% wood.

"Light yellow. Fresh pear and tangerine on the nose, with a bright mineral underpinning. Firm orchard fruit flavors are given a bitter twist by citrus peel and anise. This easy-drinking wine fleshes out on the close."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 88 pts


 
National Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle







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UPC code: 7 84585 00810 0 
2005 Saumaize-Michelin, Ampelopsis 12/750ml
"Light gold. Vibrant quince and pear aromas, with smoky minerals and anise arriving with air. Bitter orange and orchard fruit flavors are nicely concentrated but not heavy, with salty minerality adding vivacity. Becomes richer and more buttery on the finish while maintaining noteworthy precision. This wouldn't let up. I also tasted the four components that will comprise the 2006 Ampelopsis and the new vintage looks to be similar in quality, but more pliant."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 92 pts


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UPC code: 7 84585 00810 0 
2004 Saumaize-Michelin, Ampelopsis 12/750ml
Buttery notes on the nose, white fruit aromas. Rich and round on the palate.

National Retail Price:  $69.95 / bottle










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UPC code: 7 84585 00761 6    
2005 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Pentacrine” 12/750ml
This is named after a 5-sided marine shell fossil often found in Pouilly-Fuissé. 
Tropical fruit and citrus aromas are followed by complex citrus and apple flavors balanced by a refreshing acidity.


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UPC code: 7 84585 00761 6    
2004 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Pentacrine” 12/750ml
This is named after a 5-sided marine shell fossil often found in Pouilly-Fuissé. 

"Bright, fresh and airy high-toned and ripe citrus and orchard fruit aromas combine with round, sweet and nicely balanced flavors that are certainly delicious and attractive but can't match the super power, complexity and precision of the best in the range. To be sure this is a fine effort and worth a look." -  87-90 pts /2007+
- Burghound.com, Issue 20

National Retail Price:  $42.95 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00554 3    
2006 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Ronchevats” 12/750ml
"Light yellow. Rich orange and pear aromas are complemented by exotic baking spices and smoked meat; smells like a Meursault. Fleshy orchard fruit flavors give way to spicier citrus on the strikingly nervy, long finish."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 90 pts


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UPC code: 7 84585 00554 3    
2005 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Ronchevats” 12/750ml
Powerful and warm wine offering quince and sweet fruit aromas. Thick and toasty. Rich and well textured.

National Retail Price:  $42.95 / bottle


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2007 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Vignes Blanches” 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00022 7
White peach, pear aromas; brioche nuances. Mineral, rich and full flavored and complex wine.

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UPC code: 7 84585 00022 7
2006 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Vignes Blanches” 12/750ml
White peach, pear aromas; brioche nuances. Mineral, rich and full flavored and complex wine.

"Green-gold. Spicy citrus and pear scents are complicated by anise and dusty minerals. Crisp and energetic, with light-bodied orange and Anjou pear flavors, gentle minerality and a broad, long finish. Gained weight with air while maintaining energy. Offers impressive balance."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 90 pts


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UPC code: 7 84585 00022 7
2005 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Vignes Blanches” 12/750ml
A youthful yet still compellingly complex wine that tastes of fruit (green apples and bosc pears), with subtle suggestions of slate and stone.  The wine undoubtedly will improve with more time in bottle, but is so tasty now that cellaring it requires an unhealthy level of self-denial.  Unless, that is, you buy it by the case. - Paul Lukacs, Wine Review (Apr 3, 2007) - 90 pts


National Retail Price:  $38.95 / bottle




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UPC code: 784585000760      
2006 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Clos sur la Roche” 12/750ml
Complex aromas of soft citrus fruits and minerals. Densely packed and fresh, with intense, complex flavors of white fruit as well as a hint of spice. The finish is very firm, long but not dry.

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Light yellow. Sexy bouquet offers lemon, melon, white flowers and toasted grain. Fleshy orchard fruit flavors are firmed by tangy citrus zest and dusty minerals. Offers impressive clarity and the finishing breadth, cut and persistence of an excellent Puligny-Montrachet."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 91pts


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UPC code: 784585000760      
2005 Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, “Clos sur la Roche” 12/750ml
The vines are located on steep slopes around the village of Vergisson.
White fruit and mineral aromas. Pear, peach and citrus flavors.
Rich and fat butter scotchy style with zingy acidity that brings balance to the wine.
Excellent with fish, lobster, chicken and salads.


National Retail Price: $42.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00107 1    
2006 Saumaize-Michelin, St Véran, “Les Crèches” 12/750ml
From vines situated in Davayé and planted in in limestone based soils. 
Elegant and fruity nose, minerality. Round, rich, fresh and well balanced.

"Green-gold. Leesy apple, pear and orange aromas are complicated by baking spices and lemon zest. Racy, sharply focused green apple and citrus flavors maintain good energy through a long, tangy finish. Became fleshier and sweeter with air. Saumaize notes that this wine's energy is due to the calcaire soil."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 89 pts


National Retail Price:  $32.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00632 8    
2006 Saumaize-Michelin, St Véran, Les Vieilles Vignes 12/750ml
"Pale yellow. Smoky peach and nectarine aromas offer a seductive, leesy character, with good mineral lift. Fleshy pit fruit flavors are creamy and pliant, finishing with an echo of toasty lees. These vines reportedly range from 40 to 70 years of age."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (March 08), 89 pts


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UPC code: 7 84585 00632 8    
2005 Saumaize-Michelin, St Véran, Les Vieilles Vignes 12/750ml
Powerful, rich wine. Fruity and buttery flavors. Freshness and finesse characterize this elegant wine

National Retail Price:  $36.99 / bottle