COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Ch. Favray
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Favray Pouilly Fumé 2022 is a Sauvignon Blanc from the Pouilly-Fumé appellation in France's Loire Valley. The estate's vineyards are situated on slopes with a terroir of light limestone soil, calcareous deposits, and fossilized oysters, alongside limestone, marl, and flint. The 2022 vintage benefited from stable weather, leading to well-ripened grapes with good acidity and intense aromatics. Château Favray is a producer with a long tradition in the appellation, committed to authentically reflecting its terroir in its wines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards sit on slopes with limestone, marl, and flint.
Fact 02
Soils contain fossilized oyster shells.
Fact 03
Ambient yeast is used for fermentation.
Fact 04
Wines rest on fine lees for 3-8 months.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Château Favray Pouilly Fumé 2022 begins with hand-harvesting and sorting of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation occurs using ambient yeast. The wine undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation and is then aged on fine lees for 3 to 8 months, with minimal filtration. The estate's vineyards are situated on slopes with a terroir of limestone, marl, and flint.
