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Domaine de Bel Air Cuvée des Papillons 2018

Pouilly-Fume AOC

This is a beautifully poised Pouilly Fumé from young winemaker Kate Mauroy. Grapes from this 13th generation family estate were sold until Kate took charge. Now it’s one of the appellation’s most exciting domaines. Intense, flinty, citrusy white.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Intense lemon with classic smoky flint and underlying mineral grip

Aroma

Grapefruit, lime and stony flint with bright minerality

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine de Bel Air Cuvée des Papillons 2018

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2022

This exciting family domaine – wine growers since 1635 – is today in the hands of the 13th generation, Kate Mauroy. As soon as Kate took charge, in the 1990s, she modernised the wine cellar and took back the winemaking. Their 15 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc are planted on the high slopes surrounding Saint Andelain, facing south and southeast and so with optimum exposure to sun. Grapes are grown on three soils – Kimmeridgian marl for minerality, clay limestone for a fruity style, and sandy limestone for fruit, floral notes and minerality. This gives Kate a wide palette of flavours from which to blend her wines, which are highly recommended by Decanter, Guide Hachette and jancisrobinson.com. From a 5 star vintage this is a fine Pouilly Fumé.

"Impeccable Pouilly Fumé. Slatey gooseberry fresh. Pristine" Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
Map showing Pouilly-Fume AOC
Tasting note information