Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils Les Loges Pouilly-Fume 2025 vs Robertson Winery Constitution Road Chardonnay 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £20.99 | £20.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils | Robertson Winery |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc | Chardonnay |
| 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
Robertson Winery Constitution Road Chardonnay 2024
Robertson Winery Constitution Road Chardonnay is a distinguished white wine from South Africa's Robertson region, celebrated for its rich, layered profile and elegant balance. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay , this wine showcases the estate's commitment to quality and heritage, with barrel fermentation and careful lees ageing delivering exceptional complexity and depth. Why You'll Love It This is award-winning South African wine from one of Robertson's most respected producers. The Constitution Road Chardonnay has garnered Gold Medal recognition at the Ultra Value Wine Challenge and the JG Graue Trophy at the SA Young Wine Awards, underscoring its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Barrel fermented in French oak with no sulphur added during ageing, it is a wine of remarkable purity and character. Winemaking Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested from selected premium vineyards. After gentle pressing, the juice undergoes barrel fermentation in new and second-fill French oak barrels, where it matures on the lees to develop complexity and depth. No sulphur is added during ageing, preserving the wine's natural character and aromatic integrity. Tasting Notes A harmonious blend of citrus and buttered toast aromas, complemented by hints of marmalade and vanilla. The palate is creamy and rounded with zesty acidity providing a refreshing contrast to the wine's richness. Flavours of citrus, pear and butterscotch emerge, leading to a lingering, impressive finish. Perfect Pairings Ideal with creamy seafood dishes, roasted poultry, lobster bisque or a decadent cheese board. Its versatility also makes it a delightful companion to a wide variety of cuisines. Grape Variety 100% Chardonnay
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