A Sauvignon Blanc from Alexandre Bain's biodynamic domaine in Pouilly-Fumé, whole-cluster pressed and aged 20 months on lees split equally between stainless steel and oak foudre, with full malolactic fermentation and zero added sulphites — aromatic, floral, and mineral.
Tasting Notes
Aromatic and floral with lime, ripe yellow fruit, and minerality on the nose. The palate is fruity with honey, blossom, and apple, and a very balanced character that comes from the full malolactic fermentation and extended lees ageing. Bain's wines are Pouilly-Fumé by geography but biodynamic natural wine by philosophy — and this shows exactly what that combination can produce.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Origin: France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fumé (Tracy-sur-Loire, silex and clay-limestone soils)
- Style: Dry natural white, biodynamic, zero added sulphites, unfiltered, unfined
- Winemaking: Manual harvest, whole cluster gentle press, indigenous yeast, 20 months on lees (50% stainless steel, 50% oak foudre), full malolactic fermentation, no filtration or fining, no added sulphites
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Fish, grilled white meats, goat's cheese, asparagus, and spring vegetable dishes.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C. Open 15 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Alexandre Bain took over his family's Pouilly-Fumé vineyards in 2007, farming biodynamically with horses and making wine with zero added sulphites and no filtration. His wines are among the most honest and compelling expressions of Pouilly-Fumé available, offering a very different perspective on a well-known appellation.
