Crisp, bright, hints of citrus, gooseberries, green apples, gravel, grapefruit, easy drinking! — 5 years ago
Light fragrant and citrusy — 8 years ago
Gorgeous example of Sauv Bl. Just wish we could afford it more often, very pricey. — 11 years ago
Drank at Carole's in NY! — 14 years ago
Nose: red berries, strawberry, cranberries, slightly earthy/herby
Taste: silky mouthfeel, well balanced, nice acidity that suits the wine well. Hint of raspberry. Strawberry again, a bit of length but not much. Very drinkable.
Colour: ruby
Excellent glass for the price (99 kr) — 7 months ago
This is Sauvignon Blanc done properly, beautifully balanced, just enough acid not overpowering grapefruit and rich mouth feel, good minerality carrying the almost buttery finish. Beautifully balanced. — 5 years ago
Loving this one! Hops with touch of smokey meats. — 9 years ago
Una granatxa negra amb un toc de samsó increïble — 11 years ago
Domaine de Fontenille – Sauvignon Blanc – 2024
Pouilly-Fumé AOP – Loire Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc from the eastern bank of the Loire River, directly across from Sancerre. This 2024 Pouilly-Fumé highlights the appellation’s signature flinty minerality (“fumé”) with a clean, focused, and refreshing profile. More expressive than expected for the price point, and surprisingly elegant.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, lime peel, and fresh pear layered with wet stone, subtle smoke, and chalky minerality. Crisp, bright, and linear, with a purity that leans toward the leaner, more textural side of Loire Sauvignon Blanc.
Mouthfeel
Dry, energetic, and sharp, medium-light in body with elevated acidity and a long minerally finish. Refreshing and beautifully balanced without any heaviness.
Food Pairings
Oysters, scallops, goat cheese crostini, sushi, ceviche, grilled white fish, or simple salads with citrus vinaigrette. Also excellent with herb-roasted chicken or asparagus dishes.
Verdict
A flinty, refined Pouilly-Fumé that outperforms expectations at this tier. Clean, mineral-driven, refreshing, and stellar value. Elegant simplicity done right.
Did You Know?
Pouilly-Fumé gets its name from the “smoky” flint soils (silex) that often impart a subtle gunflint or smoky edge unique to the appellation, one of the key differences between Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre. — a year ago
Xmas dinner wine — 7 years ago
Very nice, fruity wine — 10 years ago
Picota amb aromes i gust predominant de syrah. Fruita vermella i espècies amb tanins i fusta discreta. Final acompotat persistent de mores madures. Molt bé. Col.laboració Coca i Fitó (Montsant) i Roig Parals (Mollet). Gran relació Q/P. — 11 years ago
Sharon Davis
Very nice french . Wharf — 3 months ago