Identity
| Producer | Barton & Guestier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale yellow color with slight golden highlights |
| Aroma | Intense nose of grapefruit aromas, combined with delicate floral notes of acacia and flinty hints. |
| Palate | Complex, fruity, and crisp palate. The attack is very mineral followed by a full and fruity middle palate. |
| Finish | The wine evolves beautifully on a long, refreshing, and mineral-driven finish that leaves a crisp impression. |
| Food Pairing | Perfect with seafood, especially oysters, local cheeses like Crottin de Chavignol or Selles sur cher, or as an aperitif. |
| Aging Potential | should be drunk young |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | 2-3 months of aging on fine lees in vats |
| Fermentation | Short skin contact, fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (15-18°C), no malolactic conversion |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian limestone |
| Harvest Type | mechanical |
| Harvest Desc | Most grapes are picked with mechanical grape harvesters in the region. |
Interesting facts
| Oreilles de Poule means hen's ear, which is the local name of the shell sediments found in the soil of the region. |