Description

Harvested on the best limestone slopes in the appellation blessed with southwestern exposure, this cuvee is a true thoroughbred and the most characteristic of the portfolio.

Les “Cris” is the local term used to describe a parcel of vines planted in caillotes or pebbly limestone soil.

Extraordinarily elegant, when young this wine possesses aromas of fruits (pineapple, citrus, peach) and mineral tones. After 1 or 2 years the aromas refine and become more and more marked by the minerality of the terroir.

On the palate, Les Cris is powerful, well-structured and very rich. Excellent balance is achieved due to the perfect ripeness of the grapes at harvest.

Les Cris Pouilly-Fumé is at its best served with firm fin fish.  Its also a fine accompaniment to an assortment of cured meats, and of course a natural companion with fine goat cheese.

Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Age of vines: 20 to 30 years-old.
Soil: « Caillotes » (pebbly limestone soil).

Vineyard Management:
The southwestern exposed vineyard is plowed several times during the year.  The vines are disbudded and leaves thinned to naturally control yield and maximize grape exposure to sun and fresh air.

Vinification:
– Immediate pressing with pneumatic press, no pre-fermentation maceration.
– Static racking of the must, thermoregulated fermentation using indigenous yeasts to highlight
the qualities of our terroir.  Long maturation in the vats on fine lees with periodic pumping over of the lees in the vats to feed the wine.  No malolactic fermentation in order to preserve its freshness and natural acidity.