Pouilly Fume-Mademoiselle de T

As early as May it was clear that the 2009 vintage was not going to be plain sailing. The relatively small number of bunches predicted a smaller than average crop. This was made even worse when hail fell on part of the vineyard on the 7th May, destroying a significant part of the crop.The Summer was long and challenging, with frequent rainy spells. High temperatures encouraged abnormal outbreaks of mildew. The weather improved from 10th August with the beginning of a long, dry spell. The low yield assisted by the hot and dry weather, concentrated the grapes and in particular the sugar levels. A short rainy spell in early September increased the maturity of the grapes even more. The harvest started on 18th September and the perfect maturity of the grapes resulted in a small buy quite exceptional vintage.

Tasting Notes

The Pouilly Fume Madememoiselle de T is pale lemon to gold in colour with very faint green tints. Beautifully aromatic and fresh on the nose, this is an elegant wine that is dry, fresh and crisp and full of citrus and passion fruit flavours. The flinty minerality is supported by the lovely fruit flavours and balanced acidity that go onto a long lingering finish. Last tasted 09.01.12

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