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Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume 'Caillottes' 2022

  • James Suckling
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Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume 'Caillottes' 2022
  • James Suckling
    93 Points
Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume 'Caillottes' 2022
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Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume 'Caillottes' 2022

SKU: DBPM202210 UCAU
5-10 Years
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Winemaking in Pouilly Fumé dates back over 1,500 years, making it one of France's most iconic homes of Sauvignon Blanc.

A new generation producer, Domaine du Bouchot has quickly earned a reputation for crafting some of the appellation's most exciting wines.

Sourced from prized Caillottes limestone soils, delivering the flinty minerality, freshness and precision that define great Pouilly Fumé.

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Tasting Notes

Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume 'Caillottes' 2022 is a stunning representation of one of France’s most historic Sauvignon Blanc terroirs. Rooted in a winemaking tradition spanning over 1,500 years, Pouilly Fumé is celebrated for its distinctive character and flinty minerality, qualities beautifully embodied in this exceptional cuvée.

Produced by the dynamic new-generation estate Domaine du Bouchot, this wine captures the essence of the exclusive Caillottes limestone soils. These prized soils are renowned for imparting bright freshness, vibrant acidity, and a signature flinty complexity that distinguishes the finest Pouilly Fumé wines. The 2022 vintage benefits from ideal cool climate conditions, resulting in a perfectly balanced profile that harmonizes purity, precision, and elegance.

The bouquet opens with invigorating aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and delicate floral notes, inviting a refreshing tasting experience. On the palate, 'Caillottes' reveals crisp acidity intertwined with pronounced mineral depth, reflecting the limestone terroir’s unique influence. Its precise structure and graceful, lingering finish make it a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc that showcases both finesse and expressive terroir character.

Expertly crafted to emphasize Pouilly Fumé’s hallmark qualities, Domaine du Bouchot’s 'Caillottes' pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and creamy goat cheese or can be savored on its own as a refined white wine. This wine not only honors a vibrant heritage but also signals a promising future for French winemaking excellence.

Key Highlights:

  • Winemaking heritage in Pouilly Fumé dates back over 1,500 years, marking it as a premier Sauvignon Blanc region in France.
  • Domaine du Bouchot is a rising star in the appellation, known for innovative winemaking that balances tradition and modern precision.
  • Sourced exclusively from Caillottes limestone soils, delivering signature flinty minerality, bright freshness, and remarkable clarity.

Experience the refined elegance and authentic terroir-driven character of the Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fume 'Caillottes' 2022, a true expression of one of France’s most iconic white wines.

Critic Scores

Ripe citrus fruit, dried apricot and floral character, enriched by a dense layer of smooth minerals on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with great poise and balance, creating an intense yet at the same time relaxed mouthfeel and a long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Classy. Drink now.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Domaine du Bouchot encompasses approximately 15 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc on the southwest slope near Saint Andelain. Soil comprises Kimmeridgian-era clay and limestone characteristic of premier Pouilly-Fumé terroir. The domaine achieved organic certification as the first in the appellation, followed by biodynamic certification in 2009, reflecting commitment to natural farming. Antoine Gouffier assumed leadership in 2018 after spending a decade gaining winemaking experience internationally. The 2022 vintage delivered ideal conditions—sunshine, heat and drought—allowing full ripeness expression.

Vinification

Caillottes grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using natural yeast, emphasising minimal intervention. The domaine experiments with diverse vessels including amphorae and aged barrels alongside traditional Burgundy formats. Extended élevage develops complexity while biodynamic viticulture influences cellar timing and technique. The 2022 vintage's generous ripening suited the estate's philosophy, resulting in elegant, vibrant expressions that balance structure with mineral clarity characteristic of limestone soils.

About this Wine

Sauvignon Blanc

An aromatic white grape known for its crisp acidity and notes of citrus, herbs, and tropical fruit.

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley wine region lies between the center and the northwest of France, along the Loire river. It is home to some of France's most well-known wines, notably, Sancerre, Muscadet, Vouvray and Pouilly-Fume.

The majority of output from Loire production is white wine, from grape varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Chenin Blanc and Melon de Bourgogne grapes. There are in total 87 appellations in Loire, stretching from the Atlantic coast and heading inland near the city of Orléans. The region is commonly divided in to three subregions. The upper Loire is predominantly Sauvignon Blanc and includes the areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Middle Loire is mostly under Chenin Blanc (and some Cabernet Franc) and includes villages of Touraine, Saumur, Chinon and Vouvray. Lastly in the lower Loire, to the west the Melon de Bourgogne grape variety thrives in the Muscadet region and is the most widely planted grape in the Loire.

Producers to seek out and try include: Henri Bourgeois, Mark Bredif, Domaine Bernard Fleuriet, Vincent Pinard, Eric Bordelet and Gerard Boulay.

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