Pouilly Fumé Cuvée Prestige 2020

Pouilly Fumé is a dry white wine produced in the Loire region of France from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. This wine is characterised by its fresh, mineral and savoury style with good acidity. A fine example is this Cuvée Prestige from Domaine Seguin, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes from three particular vineyard parcels, which are harvested late. After destemming, the grapes are pressed and the must obtained is fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 18 days. The wine is then left to mature on its fine lees for a period of 3 to 6 months. This practice, common in the production of Pouilly Fumé, contributes to giving the wine greater aromatic complexity and a richer structure. During this period, the lees, i.e. the solid residues of vinification, are left in suspension in the wine and periodically stirred to encourage oxidation and the release of aromatic compounds. The result is a complex white with aromas ranging from floral to fruity notes, with a fine mineral undertone that recalls the particular composition of the soils of Pouilly-sur-Loire. The Cuvée Prestige is particularly suited to accompany first and second courses based on fish, such as monkfish.