Domaine Masson-Blondelet Les Angelots - Pouilly-Fumé 2022
Category | White Wine |
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Brand | Domaine Masson-Blondelet |
Origin | France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fumé |
In 1975, Michelle and Jean-Michell Masson created Domaine Masson-Blondelet, though at the time they were the sixth generation of winemakers in their family. In 1980 they constructed an underground, gravity flow winery. The estate consists of 21 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir vines in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre. Masson-Blondelet is famous for their constant efforts to improve the quality of their vineyards soils. The domaine hasn't used chemical fertilizers for over 40 years, nor insecticide or weed-killers for the past 15. Today, the children, Pierre-Francois and Mélanie, are taking over the estate, becoming the seventh generation to farm the vines and make wine.
The Masson-Blondelet Pouilly-Fumé Les Angelots is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc from vines between 18-35 years old on soils of Portlandian limestone. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel in order to preserve the texture and youthful character of the wine. Les Angelots is a thirlling wine, bursting with complex mineral flavros and gorgeous purity of fruit. Fresh, vibrant and enticing, enjoy with smoked fish, goat cheese or on its own as an aperitif.