Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils Les Loges Pouilly-Fume 2025 vs Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils Les Loges Pouilly-Fume 2025 currently starts £0.26 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £20.99 | £21.25 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils | Isabel Estate |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | Loire | — |
| Country | France | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils Les Loges Pouilly-Fume 2025
Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils is a family estate with deep roots in the Loire Valley, where Eric and Pascal Marchand have built on their parents' legacy with a commitment to minimum intervention and quality-focused viticulture. Les Loges is their classic French White Wine from the Pouilly-Fume appellation, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown across 17 hectares of vines averaging 25 years of age. Why You'll Love It This is Pouilly-Fume at its most focused and elegant. The Marchand brothers' minimum intervention philosophy, combined with meticulous canopy and yield management, produces a White Wine of real concentration and terroir-driven character. Classic mineral and flinty notes define the appellation style, while the unoaked fermentation preserves the natural purity and aromatic precision of the Sauvignon Blanc. Vineyard and Production. Vines are Guyot-trained, with fertiliser applied only when necessary and treatments strictly limited. Spring green harvests and debudding carefully manage vine vigour and improve fruit quality, while cover crops help regulate yield and encourage naturally concentrated fruit. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled conditions over 18 to 20 days, with no oak ageing, allowing full expression of varietal purity. Tasting Notes. Complex and concentrated, with crisp gooseberry and blackcurrant leaf aromas layered with delicate citrus and mineral notes. The palate is elegant and focused, finishing long with hints of flint and ripe apple. Perfect Pairings. An excellent aperitif and a natural match for fish and white meat dishes. Also well suited to goat's cheese, grilled sea bass, oysters and asparagus. Grape Varieties. Sauvignon Blanc
Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc reflects a long-standing dedication to producing wines that express the pure varietal character of Marlborough. Each wine is crafted with precision and care, underpinned by sustainable viticulture practices, to capture the essence of the region. Variety and Vineyard 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Craig Lockhart Vineyard, Char Valley Vineyard, and Isabel Estate in Marlborough. Vintage Conditions The 2024 Marlborough vintage was marked by excellent quality and smaller yields. A dry, warm season encouraged rich, concentrated fruit development, while cooler weather during flowering moderated the harvest. Dry conditions later in the season helped minimize disease, allowing grapes to fully ripen and achieve optimal flavour concentration. Winemaking Grapes were harvested in the cool early mornings to preserve freshness and purity. A short period of skin contact prior to pressing maximised flavour extraction. After cold settling, fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to maintain vibrancy. Select parcels from the best of the region’s vineyards were blended to create a wine that truly represents Marlborough’s finest qualities. Tasting Notes The wine displays expressive aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf, and grapefruit. The palate is textured and layered, underpinned by citrus flavours, crushed herbs, and a subtle mineral edge. It is fresh, vibrant, and well-balanced with a persistent finish. Cellaring Potential Recommended to enjoy on release, though it can be cellared for 2–3 years. Food Pairing Perfect with freshly shucked oysters, or lobster served with a rich garlic butter sauce. Accolades Gold Medal – NZ International Wine Show 2024 Gold Medal – Marlborough Wine Show 2024
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