Michel Redde et Fils, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly 'Majorum' 2022
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Blanc Fumé de Pouilly 'Majroum', Michel Redde et Fils 2022
Loire Valley, France
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
The Story
The cuvee Majorum is produced only in the best vintages from the estate's oldest vines and embodies the ultimate expression of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. It is capable of between 15 to 20 years cellaring and retains amazing vitality even in its teenaged years. A more authentic styled bottle was introduced for the 2017 vintage, in homage to Michel Redde. Each bottle will be waxed and handwritten in the same way an artist would sign his work.
Vineyard & Winemaking
La Moynerie covers 40 hectares occupying a prime position in the heart of the Pouilly-sur-Loire region. Most of the domaine's vineyards are on the magnificent south facing slopes over-looking the Loire River. Soils are clay-limestone, which give an early harvest, producing wines that are rich, harmonious and long-lived, and clay-siliceous soils which gives wines with distinctive flinty flavours. Priority is given to quality, so the vines are pruned very short to obtain complex musts and concentrated aromas.
The Redde family strongly believe in working with respect for their vineyards and the surrounding environment and their wines are certified organic by Ecocert from the 2023 vintage. Their vineyards are managed without the use of herbicides, insecticides or any other synthetic additives.
The winery at La Moynerie is well equipped and modern. The modern presses allow a light pressing giving a gentle flow of the juice, similar to the quality obtained in the past with wooden hand-operated presses.
Vinification takes place in temperature controlled, stainless steel vats which are sealed from the air, preventing oxidation to the wines. This helps to preserve the rich aromas and flavours given to the wine by the vineyard's unique terroir. Some of the wines receive wood ageing in barrels of various sizes prior to bottling wihich gives an impression of power and richness but never obviously oaky flavours.
All the wines are left on their lees prior to bottling; this ensures that the wine remains youthful and fresh.
Tasting Notes:
A focused nose, displaying intense aromas of apples, citrus fruits, nettles and flint. The palate is loyal to the nose, with juicy green apples bursting through in the mouth, followed by a continued minerality and freshness. Piercing acidity makes this a mouth-watering wine, with a rich, concentrated finish that simply lasts. It is recommended to decanter before serving, and would be an excellent accompaniment to seafood, especially grilled lobster.
Cellaring & Service
Cellaring Potential: 10-15 years
Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
Allergens: This wine contains sulphites