Domaine du Bouchot, Pouilly Fume 'Terres Blanches' 2023

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 Champs du Roin Haut et Bas / La Côte des Prés / Les Déserts / Le Domaine du Bouchot / Les Champs Frisés / Les Genièvres / Les Bascoins et Les Champs de la Croix Surface area : 8.32Ha Average age of the vines : 35 – 40 years Orientation : South South East Altitude : 190 - 230 m Harvest : From mid September Winemaking : without SO2 Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts Ageing : Stainless steel tanks with 4g/L SO2 Fining: yes Filtration : yes Bottling : 3 times per year Day: Fruit or flower Moon: Descending Cellar ageing : 3-5 years