2024 Charles Dupuy Les Rabichottes Pouilly-Fumé

Dupuy's vineyards are located in Verdigny, in the Loire Valley in northern France. The plots are primarily in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, and Touraine. The winery's main driving force and passion is the Sauvignon Blanc grape, which is used to create the purest and most authentic wine possible using the most advanced techniques. The company now also produces excellent wines from Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir.

The estate and wine empire have been owned by Miguela and Joost Willebois since 2004. Joost Willebois, a Dutchman, has French roots; his French ancestors were named Villebois, which later became Willebois. When Miguela and Joost purchased a wine estate in Verdigny in 2004, they named it Villebois.

Their wines under the name Charles Dupuy are a tribute to Charles Etienne Dupuy, who donated his 80 hectares of land to the then wine estate in 1920.

The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for the Charles Dupuy Pouilly-Fumé AOP wines come from a vineyard of just 3 hectares. They are, of course, hand-picked and then transported as quickly as possible to the winery. There, they are cooled if necessary and then very lightly pressed, after which the must ferments traditionally in stainless steel tanks for 10 to 15 days at a very low temperature. This gentle fermentation results in a wonderfully complete, typical Pouilly-Fumé with little residual sugar and good acidity, along with the characteristic "smoky" flavors of Pouilly-Fumé. In the glass, the wine has a pale yellow-green color with subtle notes of smoky and ripe fruit on the nose. The palate is dominated by aromas of candied pineapple, peach, and mango, along with a very elegant acidity. This is a delightful wine that pairs perfectly with oysters and lobster, rich fish dishes, and goat cheese.