{"product_id":"domaine-francis-blanchet-pouilly-fume-calcite-2022-750ml","title":"Domaine Francis Blanchet Pouilly-Fumé 'Calcite' 2022, 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSauvignon Blanc grown on Chablis-style chalk, from across the river from Sancerre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Francis Blanchet is a family estate in Pouilly-sur-Loire, directly across the river from Sancerre. The family counts eight generations of winemakers. Francis has made the Sauvignon Blanc since the early 1990s, and his son Mathieu has joined him. The estate is small, about 23 acres. “Calcite” is named for the chalky, limestone-heavy Kimmeridgian marl its vines grow in, the same kind of soil as Chablis. It gives the wine a sea-salt, seashell mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSea salt, crushed seashell and citrus rind on the nose, with green tropical fruit and crushed stone. The palate is bright and crisp, with juicy acidity and a long, fine finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp ceviche with jalapeño (the Texas pairing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGulf oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Loire goat cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled redfish with lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsparagus and herb salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Dad tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled, about 46°F. No decanting needed. Drinking window: now through 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested, native yeast, stainless steel, on fine lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Falstaff 90+ (Ulrich Sautter, March 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Berkeley Imports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blanchet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68061920035135,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/IMG_6924.jpg?v=1794430418","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/domaine-francis-blanchet-pouilly-fume-calcite-2022-750ml","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}