Domaine du Gouyat - Le Pigeonnier - Blanc 2020
Price: $19.00
| Producer | Domaine du Gouyat |
| Country | France |
| Region | Southwest |
| Subregion | Montravel, Bergerac |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 010611 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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Domaine du Gouyat was founded by the Dubard family in 1977, in a courtyard-style farm typical of the old province of Périgord, including a 17th century pigeonnier (dovecote) after which today's wine is named. The vineyards of Domaine du Gouyat stretch out across the right bank of the River Dordogne in the western part of the Bergerac wine appellation and sit on a bed of Asteria limestone that extends east from Saint-Émilion. This prized area, known as Montravel, is characterized by these calcareous-clay hills which face in an ideal southerly direction. In these historic surroundings, the family produces a stunning array of Bergerac wines: Malbec, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. These wines set a benchmark in Southwest, France and the vintages produced each year never fail to impress.
Domaine du Gouyat's le Pigeonnier blanc is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and aged for six months on its lees. One gentle swirl is all you need for aromas of citrus and tropical fruits to jump out of the glass, mixed with notes of white flowers and a hint of toast. Your first sip is rewarded with flavors of grapefruit, Key lime and papaya. The palate is incredibly textured with a wonderfully creamy mouthfeel due to the sur lees aging. The acidity is present — as you would expect from the Sauvignon — yet it is softened, leading you to a delicately refreshing finish. Enjoy this wine with an avocado and sweet corn salad, pan-roasted chicken with brown butter or rosemary-crusted pork tenderloin.
