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Michel Girault Pouilly Fumé La Grappe d’Or
Michel Girault
France - Loire Valley - Pouilly-Fume

Planted on 12.35 acres (5 hectares)

Color: pale gold
Nose: mineral “flint” aroma
Mouth: fruity

Specifications
Appellation
Pouilly-Fume
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Oxfordian
Vinification
Classic vinification :
- Soft pressing of the grapes upon arrival (no skin contact maceration)
- Cold settling for 24 hours at low temperature (10°C - 50°F)
- Fermentation in Stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (17°C - 62°F)
- Ageing on the fine lees for 5 months
- Racking in February
- Cold stabilization followed by a slight filtration
- Bottling.
Pairings

Served at a temperature of 12°C (53°F), it will accompany your white meats, fish, shellfish and cheeses.

Producer Information: Michel Girault

Born into a family of winegrowers in the Sancerre region, based in Bué, a small village near Sancerre, Michel Girault established his estate in 1971 with a few plots in ...
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