James Burge

9.5

would’ve guessed this was 1er cru meursault - delicious and powerful — 8 days ago

Scott E. Becker

9.4

[Tasted on January 17, 2026 at Bahia in Punta Mita, Mexico with Michael, Rachel and Kat]

Black raspberry and boysenberry fruit, with mandarin orange, black tea and minerality. Beautiful wine. — 3 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

I never gave it a chance to breathe. Tight and linear, though it packed a punch in stone fruit. Lighter in body than expected. Sadly I have no patience. — 4 months ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.3

Excellent. Plenty of butter, honey, and lemon — 3 days ago

John Malcolm

10

Spectacular. Honey, pear, lemongrass, papaya, and a hint of tangerine. Full-bodied. I love Aubert, and their wines from the Lauren Vineyard are my favorites. This one does not disappoint. — 3 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on January 9, 2025 at Halls Chophouse in Nashville with Ned and Beth]

Black cherry and raspberry fruit, with earth and spice. Bright and beautiful wine. — 3 months ago

Rob

9.2

Powerhouse chard at a whopping 15.2% — 5 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious — a month ago

Sam Friedland

9.2

Very nice wine, maybe needs a few more year. Integrated tannins. Little fruit. Went great with couscous and merguez. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Vignobles Lacheteau – Pouilly-Fumé / 2024
Pouilly-Fumé AOC – Loire Valley / France 🇫🇷

Overview
100% Sauvignon Blanc from the eastern Loire, grown on classic Pouilly-Fumé terroirs dominated by limestone and flint (silex). This style emphasizes tension, minerality, and restraint rather than overt fruit, showcasing the smoky, stony expression that defines the appellation.

Aromas & Flavors
Crisp lemon zest, grapefruit peel, green apple, and white peach, layered with flinty smoke, wet stone, and subtle herbal notes. The aromatic profile is precise and lifted, with restrained fruit framed by mineral depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with bright, linear acidity. Clean, focused, and energetic on the palate, finishing dry and refreshing with a saline-mineral edge and lingering citrus tension.

Food Pairings
Classic goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, lemon-herb chicken, asparagus dishes, or light vegetable-forward plates.

Verdict
A textbook Pouilly-Fumé that delivers clarity, minerality, and balance. Not flashy or tropical, but elegant, terroir-driven, and highly versatile at the table.

Did You Know?
The “fumé” in Pouilly-Fumé refers to the smoky, flinty character derived from silex soils, not oak or smoke exposure, one of the Loire Valley’s most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc signatures.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is exactly the style of Sauvignon Blanc I gravitate toward: mineral-driven, restrained, and quietly complex. A refreshing counterpoint to overtly aromatic New World expressions, and a reminder of why Loire Sauvignon remains one of my benchmarks for elegance and precision. — 4 months ago