Soul Cleansing Sauv Blanc ⚡️ Insane Pouilly-Fume Stunner

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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

Soul Cleansing Sauv Blanc Stunner is BACK

3-Michelin Star Wine List Darling

40+ Year-Old Vines Tended Organically

Grown on Limestone

Like Dagueneau for $70 LESS

Dear friends,

The latest vintage of Cailbourdin's Les Cris Pouilly-Fume is everything you could want in a fine French white.

I rediscovered this gem after a wonderful client requested it after enjoying the pairing course at Atelier Crenn.

She asked for seven cases.

You will too! This is softer and silkier than Sancerre—with layered saline nuances found in great Chablis. Only 1,000 cases were imported out of 5,000 cases made. This is a bargain Dagueneau in everyway.

Stay cool,

—James Tran

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2022 Domaine Alain Cailbourdin Pouilly-Fume "Les Cris"

Harvested on the best limestone slopes in the appellation blessed with southwestern exposure
Les "Cris" is the local term used to describe a parcel of vines planted in caillotes or pebbly limestone soil.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Indigenous yeast
No malo
40+ year old vines tended organically
Fermented and aged in stainless steel

91 Points - James Suckling:

"Prototypical nose of white currant and flint for this appellation that is very fresh and delicate. Very straight and elegant on the medium-bodied palate with more than enough depth to balance the racy finish with its lime and blackcurrant zestiness." - Stuart Pigott (February 2024)

90 Points - Wine Spectator:

"Sweet green herb notes wrap around flavors of green apple and juicy lemon, while snap pea and salty mineral accents add complexity. Crunchy hints of flint line the palate, which is round and viscous as density builds. There's just enough zip on the finish to keep this balanced and firm. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported." - Kristen Bieler (July 2024)

14% ABV