Domaine du Bouchot, Pouilly Fume 'MCMLV' 2023

£63.00

Sourced from old vines planted in 1955, MCMLV is the flagship cuvée of Domaine du Bouchot — a biodynamic pioneer in Pouilly-Fumé. The 2023 vintage brings remarkable clarity and structure, expressing the full character of Kimmeridgian limestone soils with precision and restraint.

The nose is vibrant and complex, offering aromas of grapefruit zest, lime blossom, and green apple, layered with smoky flint, chalk dust, and a subtle herbal edge. On the palate, the wine is tightly wound and intensely mineral, with piercing acidity and a bone-dry profile. Notes of lemon pith, crushed stone, and a touch of white pepper build into a long, tense finish that hums with energy.

A focused, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc of real pedigree — ideal for lovers of racy Loire whites.

Sourced from old vines planted in 1955, MCMLV is the flagship cuvée of Domaine du Bouchot — a biodynamic pioneer in Pouilly-Fumé. The 2023 vintage brings remarkable clarity and structure, expressing the full character of Kimmeridgian limestone soils with precision and restraint.

The nose is vibrant and complex, offering aromas of grapefruit zest, lime blossom, and green apple, layered with smoky flint, chalk dust, and a subtle herbal edge. On the palate, the wine is tightly wound and intensely mineral, with piercing acidity and a bone-dry profile. Notes of lemon pith, crushed stone, and a touch of white pepper build into a long, tense finish that hums with energy.

A focused, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc of real pedigree — ideal for lovers of racy Loire whites.

Antoine Gouffier is a native of Saint Andelain; from an early age he has been surrounded by vines and vignerons. At the age of 21 he decided to study winemaking, and then embarked on extensive travels. He explored the world for 12 years, stopping for work experience in the USA, New Zealand, Middle East, Argentina and notably in South Africa. As luck would have it, in 2018, he found an advertisement online mentioning his neighbour Domaine du Bouchot was for sale. The owner Pascal Kerbiquet, a local figure who had made a name for himself working organically and with biodynamic farming since 2009, wanted to retire. Antoine soon found in him a new mentor and would work by his side for a full year. The transition happened smoothly. Little by little but with sheer determination Antoine affirmed his style, choosing hand-harvesting in order to pick at the right maturity (a few days earlier than everyone else), fermentation with natural yeasts, and minimal use amount of SO2 (almost none in 2021). He prefers long ageing on the lees in a combination of vessels: 228l, 350 or 500L barriques, concrete eggs, amphorae, foudre and neutral tank, observing and adapting with every single wine and vintage.

Grape variety : 100% Sauvignon blanc Terroir : Kimmeridgian Marls (white clay, limestone and fossilized oysters from a time the area was sea) Plots : Les Coûtes / Les Sapins Surface area : 0.46Ha Average age of the vines : 35 – 40 ans Orientation : South East Altitude : 230 m Harvest : From 20th September Winemaking : skin contact for 24 to 48h without SO2 Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts Ageing : Stainless steel tanks with 4g/L Fining: yes Filtration : yes Bottling : 1 times per year Day : Fruit or flower Moon Cellar ageing : 10 years and more

 

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