VINCENT VATAN POUILLY-FUME SILEX 2019 |
Color: Pale straw yellow with greenish tints, bright and clear, indicating its freshness.
Nose: The nose is expressive and complex, featuring a combination of citrus fruits like grapefruit and lemon zest, green apple, and white peach. There's a notable minerality with flinty, smoky notes that are characteristic of the silex terroir. Subtle herbal hints of fresh-cut grass, tarragon, and nettle add to its aromatic complexity.
Flavor Profile: On the palate, this wine is crisp and vibrant with a pronounced acidity that elevates its freshness. The citrus and green apple flavors dominate, followed by nuances of gooseberry, lime, and a touch of tropical fruit such as passion fruit. The distinctive flinty minerality, a hallmark of Pouilly-Fumé, gives the wine a stony, smoky edge, balancing the fruit and adding depth.