Jonathan Pabiot - Pouilly-Fumé - Prédilection - Blanc - 2017

Wine:

Far from being too technical, the 2017 white Pouilly-Fumé Prédilection displays a beautifully evolved style with tasty root notes. Produced from beautiful terraced white earth plots overlooking the Loire, it's a complex, mealtime white, both full-bodied and sharp, that can be enjoyed today with creamy lake fish or poultry. Rated 16/20 by the Committee and Bettane+Desseauve.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged on lees for 18 months in concrete vats.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of white fruits mixed with delicious root notes.

Palate:

Full-bodied and chiseled at the same time, this wine with its complex profile delivers a beautifully evolved, mealtime juice.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood platters, lake fish, poultry with cream sauce, crottin de chavignol.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

The blossoming of this beautiful vineyard in the Loire Valley has been meteoric. Jonathan Pabiot started modestly with 3 hectares of organic vines, and now has 20 hectares and biodynamic certification, and has been awarded a star in the Revue du Vin France's Guide Vert, making him one of the most prestigious addresses in France.
This rise to prominence has been conscientiously accompanied by meticulous work on each wine; as precise as he is passionate, Jonathan vinifies extremely meticulous wines, reconciling tension, depth and texture.