Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color, with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herbs. On the palate flavors of pineapple, peach and citrus with floral notes and slight spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with lemon citrus, herb and stony mineral spice. — 12 days ago

William Lauder

9.5

One of the best Sauvignon Blancs I’ve ever had. — 8 days ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Same producer and same vintage (2018) of the Sancerre we tried earlier tonight, this Pouilly-Fume is simply a much superior wine to the Sancerre, much more youthful, tart, complex Sauvignon Blanc fruit, long, lingering finish!! — a month ago

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Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Light golden color. Aromas of yellow fruit, citrus, grass, flint and white flowers. Flavors of pears, yellow apples and gooseberries along with tropical fruit note. Hint of flinty smoke on the long and crisp finish. Bold acidity and a slightly creamy texture. Bright and fresh. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 25 days ago

Katie Dooley

9.3

Floral, grass and wet dog on the nose.
Lemon peel, honeydew and gravel on the palette. Excellent with food — 16 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Brock thompson jordan john s kevin b — 3 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Clear straw color. Aromas of citrus, flint and orange blossoms. Bright Chardonnay, lemon on the palate, minerals and smooth finish. Superb! — 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. — 23 days ago

Alberto Cdm

9.0

32 anni. Ancora buonissimo benché abbia passato il suonpicvo — 2 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Honey, peach, citrus with nice minerality — 3 months ago