LE POMMIER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020
IN THE VINEYARD
Blending: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Situation: East and north-south facing row direction
Altitude: 350m
Distance from sea: Approximately 23.5km
Soil Type: Gritty sand, scree covering granite, deposits of weathering products of granite
Age of vines: 15 years; Trellising: Vertical hedge; Pruning: Cordon; Irrigation: Drip
THE HARVEST
Picking date: February 2020
Yield: 9 tons/ha average
ANALYSIS
Alc. 13.10% | Acid 6.4g/l |. Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/l | pH 3.33
IN THE CELLAR
east: Vl3. The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed. The juice was immediately pressed and cold sealed for 2 days at 8°C. Thereafter the clear juice was racked off its lees and inoculated. After fermentation the wine was left on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.
Malolactic fermentation: None
Wood aging: None
Bottled: June 2020
AGEING SUGGESTIONS
1 – 2 years.
FOOD PAIRING
This is an excellent partner with most seafood and salads. On Le Pommier’s menu we suggest Danish Feta & Olive Pizza, Curry Prawn or Basil Pesto Penne.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Sauvignon Blanc
2019 VINTAGE AWARDS
Silver – Ultra Value Wine Challenge
2019 – 4 star Platter
