{"product_id":"domaine-raimbault-pineau-pouilly-fume","title":"Domaine Raimbault-Pineau Pouilly-Fume Loire Valley, France","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Raimbault-Pineau is a family estate rooted in Sury-en-Vaux in the Sancerre appellation, now in its 13th generation under Sonia Raimbault and her children. With winemaking traditions stretching back over four centuries, the family expanded across the Loire's greatest appellations, acquiring the \"La Montée des Lumeaux\" parcel in Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain to produce their Pouilly-Fumé — a blend of several estate parcels vinified with the same traditional precision applied to their Sancerre wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pouilly-Fumé's appellation spans seven communes along the right bank of the Loire, with soils dating to the Cretaceous and Jurassic eras, 100 to 150 million years old. The Raimbault-Pineau parcels in Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain encompass the three classic Pouilly-Fumé soil types — calcareous caillottes, which yield fine and fruity wines; argilo-calcaire terres blanches (clay and shells), adding complexity and aromatic intensity; and the coveted silex, the hard siliceous flint that imparts the appellation's signature smoky, mineral depth. This soil diversity is the foundation of the wine's layered character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow with slight greenish highlights — brilliant clarity and a light, lively viscosity in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and precise — citrus blossom, green apple, white pear, and white peach open the bouquet alongside delicate notes of elderflower and lychee. A clean, stony flint quality threads through the fruit, a hallmark of the silex soils, while subtle hints of grapefruit and almond add dimension and keep the aromatics focused and refined rather than exuberant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively and mineral-driven — the palate is ample and juicy with fresh citrus, orchard fruit, and white flower notes carried on bright, mouthwatering acidity. The fine lees contact (5–6 months) adds a subtle roundness and texture that lifts the wine above simple crispness without sacrificing the freshness that defines great Pouilly-Fumé. A chalky, gunflint minerality asserts itself mid-palate and carries through cleanly to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, mineral, and lingering — citrus zest and a flinty, almost smoky stone quality fading through a clean, focused close of medium-plus length. Refreshing and mouthwatering to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e🥩 Meat: Grilled trout with lemon butter, seared branzino with capers and herbs, or a classic Loire pike with beurre blanc \u003cbr\u003e🥦 Vegetarian: Asparagus with a soft-poached egg and vinaigrette, herb-crusted goat cheese tartlet, or a fresh green salad with citrus dressing \u003cbr\u003e🧀 Charcuterie Board: Fresh Loire chèvre, Crottin de Chavignol, cornichons, radishes, and sliced green apple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 Raimbault-Pineau Pouilly-Fumé is a classically structured, authentic expression of the appellation — fine, mineral, and food-friendly, with the precision and restraint that come from centuries of Loire winemaking tradition. With 37,000 bottles produced, it offers genuine typicity at an approachable scale. Serve well-chilled at 50–54°F; drink now through 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasoned (lutte raisonnée) viticulture; traditional vine management; multi-generational family farming; no irrigation; vineyards worked with care and attention across all plots; 80% of production exported \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Raimbault-Pineau (Sonia Raimbault and family; 13th generation) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld World \/ New World:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Pouilly-Fumé — Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain, Loire Valley; sourced from multiple estate parcels including La Montée des Lumeaux \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc 100% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry White — Light-to-medium-bodied, mineral-driven, and aromatic, with a classic Pouilly-Fumé profile defined by Loire Valley flint soils, bright citrus fruit, and gunflint minerality. Elegant and food-versatile; built for drinking now through 2028. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Techniques: \u003c\/strong\u003ePneumatic pressing with careful must extraction; low-temperature fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (16–18°C) for approximately one month; aged on fine lees for 5–6 months; blended across multiple parcels; lightly filtered before bottling; 37,000 bottles produced \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Style:\u003c\/strong\u003eCork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AP Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":42756992630882,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/IMG_6738.jpg?v=1776632034","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/domaine-raimbault-pineau-pouilly-fume","provider":"Bin Ends... 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