New Wine - Pouilly-Fumé!
We are very proud to introduce our newest member to Michael Corso Selections, Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils Pouilly-Fumé! This 17-hectare family estate in the village of Les Loges, overlooking the banks of the Loire River, dates back to 1650. Now under the direction of Eric Marchand and his brother Pascal, the estate continues its long familial tradition. The Marchands practice minimal intervention farming, as well as de-budding in the spring and green harvesting to control the yield, increasing the concentration and overall quality of the grapes. Sustainability is the name of the game, and the estate is HVE (High Environmental Value) Level 3 certified.
Planted on soils comprised of Kimmeridgian marl, clay, and flint in the highly-regarded Les Loges sector of the appellation, the 25-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines at Domaine Pierre Marchand et Fils deliver a complex, concentrated example of Pouilly-Fumé. Fermentation in neutral tanks allows for maximum expression of the fruit and terroir.
The 2023 vintage is well-balanced, with aromas of melon and gooseberry, with citrus and mineral notes in the background. The finish is elegant and long, punctuated with notes of flint, smoke, and yellow apples from this iconic terroir, an excellent wine to enjoy with oysters and smoked fish, or paired with fish, shellfish and white meat dishes.
Given the quality and history of this remarkable estate, we are very excited to launch this wine in the U.S. market. Our first shipment has landed in our Hanover, NJ warehouse and is now ready for pickup.