2020 Purlieu Le Pich Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker Notes
Vibrant, juicy and sleek, the 2002 vintage of Le Pich Sauvignon Blanc delivers spectacular fruit quality and loads of charisma. The nose blossoms with tangy passionfruit and creamy guava notes, enriched with dried pineapple and a subtle minerality. Juicy nectarine, sweet key lime, and the warmth of dried ginger shine on the palate, with cool stony undertones to ground them. Playful, slippery textures and bright acidity carry the wine to a long, clean finish of mandarin, citrus zest and white pepper.
About Purlieu
Purlieu in the literal sense means “the edge of the forest” or “an outlying area.” Symbolically, “purlieu” refers to our approach to winemaking, to exploring the outskirts and navigating the boundaries of what one may expect of a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. For us, the key to successfully walking that edge lies in maintaining balance: between innovation and tradition, confidence and restraint, depth and refreshment.
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers producing California varietals with French finesse. He believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate.
Winemaker Notes
Vibrant, juicy and sleek, the 2002 vintage of Le Pich Sauvignon Blanc delivers spectacular fruit quality and loads of charisma. The nose blossoms with tangy passionfruit and creamy guava notes, enriched with dried pineapple and a subtle minerality. Juicy nectarine, sweet key lime, and the warmth of dried ginger shine on the palate, with cool stony undertones to ground them. Playful, slippery textures and bright acidity carry the wine to a long, clean finish of mandarin, citrus zest and white pepper.
About Purlieu
Purlieu in the literal sense means “the edge of the forest” or “an outlying area.” Symbolically, “purlieu” refers to our approach to winemaking, to exploring the outskirts and navigating the boundaries of what one may expect of a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. For us, the key to successfully walking that edge lies in maintaining balance: between innovation and tradition, confidence and restraint, depth and refreshment.
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers producing California varietals with French finesse. He believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate.
