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Saumaize Michelin Pouilly-Fuisse Pentacrine 2011

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Winery: Saumaize-Michelin

Saumaize Michelin Pouilly-Fuisse Pentacrine 2011 is made from 100 percent Chardonnay

This is named after a 5-sided marine shell fossil often found in Pouilly-Fuisse.


Saumaize Michelin Pouilly-Fuisse Pentacrine 2011 had tropical fruit and citrus aromas are followed by complex citrus and apple flavors balanced by a refreshing acidity.

Country: France
Region: Burgundy , Maconnais
Winery: Saumaize-Michelin
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2011
Bottle Size: 750ml
Organic: YES

The Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Estate

This family estate is owned by Roger and Christine Saumaize-Michelin and is located in the Village of Vergisson, the best of the five villages for Pouilly-Fuisse. The estate built new cellars in 1991 and uses 10 - 25% new oak per vintage.

"Roger Saumaize, meticulous vineyardist and skilled winemaker, makes Macon whites, including four different Pouilly-Fuisses; dense and rich for the region, they behave more like great Cote de Beaunes." - Anthony Dias Blue's pocket guide to wine 2006

The Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Vineyards

This 9 hectare estate is planted to 8.5 hectares of Chardonnay and half an hectare of Gamay for Macon Rouge. The vines are 40-45 years old of age on average. All of the wines are 100% barrel fermented and 100% M-L fermentation. Roger Saumaize makes about 3,800 cases of wine per year under three different appellations: Mâcon-Villages, St Véran and Pouilly-Fuisse.

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