{"product_id":"pouilly-fume-2023","title":"Pouilly Fumé 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc comes from Domaine Guyon-Barillot's mature vineyards in Pouilly-Fumé, with vines ranging from approximately 40 to 70 years old. Limestone and flint soils give the fruit a firm mineral line and the lightly smoky character traditionally associated with the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place between 15°C and 20°C in temperature-controlled stainless steel to retain aromatic precision. After an initial racking, the wine is carefully prepared for bottling between spring and late summer, capturing the freshness and expressive fruit of the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant pale gold with a fine green tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon, grapefruit and redcurrant meet white peach, passionfruit and melon. Acacia blossom, quince and a quiet hazelnut note add detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear-cut and mineral, with a gentle opening that builds into rounded citrus and stone fruit. Harmonious acidity, a touch of flint and a subtle nutty note carry the poised, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast cod and samphire, trout with toasted almonds, chicken in a lemon and crème fraîche sauce, or a warm goat's-cheese and beetroot salad. It also makes a precise, refreshing aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Guyon-Barillot traces its history to 1770 and now encompasses approximately 11 hectares in Pouilly-Fumé. Frédéric Barillot and his wife Elisabeth have regrouped ancestral parcels and modernised the cellar while preserving the continuity of a family property spanning more than 250 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine was an early local adopter of temperature-controlled stainless steel and now also uses egg-shaped tanks for selected lots. This combination of old vines and precise cellar work gives the 2023 its attractive balance of immediate fruit, flinty definition and fine-dining versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Guyon-Barillot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849016950844,"sku":"GBAFUME23","price":24.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-guyon-barillot-pouilly-fume-2023-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377281","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/pouilly-fume-2023","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}