Yves Grassa is without question one of Gascony's most innovative and progressive winemakers. Located in southwestern France, Gascony is most well-known as the origin of Armagnac and Three Musketeers. Twenty-five years ago Yves saw past these limitations. He believed with proper clonal selection, vigorous vineyard work and ultra modern vinification techniques this region could produce stunning wines even though it would always hold a Vins de Pays designation. Domaine du Pouy is produced from a varietal known as Ugni Blanc. Ugni Blanc is the main component in Armagnac and Cognac but has been used in wines for local consumption for years. Yves knew that with diligence in the vineyard and highly skilled winemaking Ugni Blanc produces a lovely wine with wonderful fruit in an easy-drinking style. Domaine de Pouy is a selection of the best parcels found on the 400-hectare estate, produced from the free run juice of these grapes and the first gentle pressing. The wine sees a short skin contact before fermentation that increases its aromatic intensity. The wine then rest on its lees for 3 months before bottling. Bobby and Yves taste through all the tanks and the finest tanks make up the 15,000 cases of wine imported into the United States.

Vin de Pays des Cotes des Gascogne
The cold fermentation of Ugni Blanc from the Bas-Armagnac region captures vibrant aromatics and guards freshness. The wine has a penetrating floral green apple fragrance, and is loaded with refreshingly crisp and flavorful fruit. Domaine de Pouy has consistently been one of our finest values, and above all ? is simply delicious! A blend of 80% Ugni Blanc and 20% Columbard.
2003 $7.99
"Always one of my favorite inexpensive dry whites, this whole cluster pressed blend of 76% Ugni Blanc, 20% Colombard, and 4% Gros Manseng is all about fruit and freshness. Aromas of grapefruit and flowers jump from the glass of this light-bodied, stainless steel-fermented and aged offering. These wines do not hold up for long in the bottle, but for enjoyment during their first 6-9 months of life they can?t be beat. They provide a wonderful accompaniment to fish and shellfish cuisine." Robert Parker, The Wine advocate #153
2002 $8.99 available
"One of my favorite dry, guzzling whites is this tank-fermented and aged cuvee fashioned from primarily Ugni Blanc with a slug of Petit Gros Manseng included in the blend. In the past, it was all citrus/grapefruit notes, but the 2002 exhibits tremendous freshness along with more texture than previous renditions. Layers of flavor are present, most notably lime, lemon, and orange peel. ... one of the country?s finest values in dry white wines." Robert Parker, The Wine advocate #147