Domaine Fouassier Clos Paradis Sancerre Aoc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Fouassier
Label Name:
 
Clos Paradis Sancerre Aoc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported scores: 90 points

Tasting Note
Pear, acacia flower and honey uplifted by grapefruit and wet-stone minerality; crisp citrus acidity, rounded mid-palate and a chalky, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: scallops, sole meunière, roasted monkfish, goat cheeses (Crottin de Chavignol), lemony fish dishes. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed black cod, Thai lemongrass fish, tempura, light citrus ceviche.

Production Method
Organic and biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing; native-yeast fermentation; aged ~12 months on lees in stainless-steel; minimal sulfur; cellar work follows lunar calendar.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fouassier is a multi-generation Sancerre estate (10th generation), certified Biodyvin and Demeter; vineyards on Kimmeridgian limestone, focused on natural/biodynamic practices.