Francis Blanchet

Cuvée Silice Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

8.713 ratings
8.36 pro ratings
Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.5

Super green for the vintage. Lacking concentration. I thought it might be Quincy or a cheap Sauvignon from Gascony.

Super green for the vintage. Lacking concentration. I thought it might be Quincy or a cheap Sauvignon from Gascony.

Sep 12th, 2016
Jeff Burrows

Super flinty, could use more time in bottle.

Super flinty, could use more time in bottle.

Jun 19th, 2016
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

9.0

Great summer sipper. Light, a little spicy, grassy, minerals, what's not to like? Nice with a zesty salad.

Great summer sipper. Light, a little spicy, grassy, minerals, what's not to like? Nice with a zesty salad.

Jun 15th, 2016
Cameron Hoppas

Nicely aromatic-- rose florals and lemon citrus. Viscous mouthfeel. Classic flint comes out with a little air.

Nicely aromatic-- rose florals and lemon citrus. Viscous mouthfeel. Classic flint comes out with a little air.

Nov 4th, 2015
Hieu Nguyen

Nose- bright green pear,sour and earthy notes, slight floral, citrus, light sweet corn showing a bit of body. No funny or unpleasant smells. Taste- Citrus, little tart, not very aggressive on mineral or bitterness. No taste of sweetness. Crisp and refreshing. Light and pleasant. Finish lingers for a while and then the bitterness comes in. Wonderful bright crisp and mouth watering wine. Great served chilled.

Nose- bright green pear,sour and earthy notes, slight floral, citrus, light sweet corn showing a bit of body. No funny or unpleasant smells. Taste- Citrus, little tart, not very aggressive on mineral or bitterness. No taste of sweetness. Crisp and refreshing. Light and pleasant. Finish lingers for a while and then the bitterness comes in. Wonderful bright crisp and mouth watering wine. Great served chilled.

Dec 13th, 2016
Erika Lilja

Good balanced Sauvignon blanc could have been better for price though

Good balanced Sauvignon blanc could have been better for price though

Feb 13th, 2016
J Levenson

Fabulous! Enjoyed January 29, 2016. 40 minute decant, 55 degrees. Fruit forward and mineral driven.

Fabulous! Enjoyed January 29, 2016. 40 minute decant, 55 degrees. Fruit forward and mineral driven.

Jan 30th, 2016
John Williams

Such a gorgeous example of silex influenced Sauvignon blanc. A pristine example of the appellation. Thanks #sommselect

Such a gorgeous example of silex influenced Sauvignon blanc. A pristine example of the appellation. Thanks #sommselect

Sep 15th, 2015
Hailey C

Hailey had this 8 years ago

Hailey had this 8 years ago

Nov 19th, 2015
Christopher A. Weed

Director of Operations/Wine Specialist Spectrum Wine Auctions

9.0

Christopher had this 9 years ago

Christopher had this 9 years ago

Aug 29th, 2015