Domaine Bouchie-Chatellier, La Renardière 2007

Appellation Pouilly-Fumé

Varietal Sauvignon Blanc

Viticulture lutte raisonée – reactive viticulture

Vineyards “La Renardière” references the foxes that

used to live in the woods bordering the
vineyards. Grapes are harvested by hand
from parcels surrounding the Saint-Andelain
hill, which has the highest elevation in the
AOC and is known for its silex (limestone)
soils. The average age of the vines are 30
years. Organic fertilizers are used. There are
natural management of insects and limited
Bordeaux mixture treatments when
necessary. Each plot is harvested separately
according to the maturity of the grapes.

Yields 50 hl/ha

Winemaking Slow pneumatic pressing of grapes, grape

must gravity fed into vats not by pumps,
fermentation in stainless steel thermo-
regulated vats for up to 3 weeks, aging on
fine lees for added depth and complexity,
fining, light filtration.

Winemaker Arnaud Bouchie-Chatellier is a graduate of

the Lycée Viticole de Beaune. He is the
fourth generation of family to guide the
estate.

Wine Enthusiast Nicely focused, with lemon peel and thyme

notes up front, pushed by lemon curd and
mineral on the light-weight but creamy
finish. Drink now. 87 pts 6,665 cases made.
–JM,

Tel: 415 670-9372 | Fax: 415 373-4580 | info@robertsfinewines.com | www.RobertsFineWines.com

PO Box 7775 PMB 21810 | San Francisco CA 94120
 Domaine Bouchie-Chatellier, Premiere Millésimé 2006

Appellation Pouilly-Fumé

Varietal Sauvignon Blanc

Viticulture lutte raisonée – reactive viticulture
Vineyards The grapes are harvested by hand from a
prime south-facing plot high on the Saint-
Andelain hill - the highest elevation in the
Pouilly Fumé AOC. It’s known for its silex
(limestone) soils. Vines are between 40 and
50 years old. Only organic fertilizers are used;
there is natural management of insects and
limited Bordeaux mixture treatments when
necessary. Each plot is harvested separately
according to the maturity of the grapes.

Yields 40 hl/ha
Winemaking Slow pneumatic pressing of grapes. Grape
must is gravity fed into vats (not by pumps),
then undergoes a maceration on grapes skins;
fermentation is in stainless steel thermo-
regulated vats for up to 3 weeks with aging on
fine lees for added depth and complexity,
followed by fining and light filtration.
Winemaker Arnaud Bouchie-Chatellier is a graduate of
the Lycée Viticole de Beaune. He is the
fourth generation of family to guide the estate.
Tasting Note A complex full-bodied complex wine with
ripe herbaceous and gunflint aromas.
Concentrated green fruit and citrus flavors are
balanced by crisp acidity – a long mineral
finish.
Wine Spectator A mellow, mature style, with a creamy texture
carrying brioche, lemon curd and chamomile
notes. This has good length, though turns a
touch soft at the end. Drink now. 830 cases
made. 87 pts. –JM

Tel: 415 670-9372 | Fax: 415 373-4580 | info@robertsfinewines.com | www.RobertsFineWines.com

PO Box 7775 PMB 21810 | San Francisco CA 94120