Domaine Chatelain
Harmonie Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc
Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
My previous note for a 2018 example is still valid for this 2022. It's peachy and lemony on the nose. There is a bit of chalk and a very discreet herbal note. There isn't any kiwi or cat piss note here like in very aromatic NZ sauvignons. It's more delicate and white-fruit forward. The palate is well balanced with a good acid drive, some nice width, good white peach and nice lemon tart and lemon curd notes all along. The mouthfeel is reminiscent of that chalky note on the nose : that chalky texture carries on from the beginning to the very end. The finish is fresh, lemony and peachy and goes on for a good while. There is a bit of grip too. I had an urge for oysters and realized I hadn't had pouilly fumé in a long while. 2 fixes in one go --> great success 👍!
My previous note for a 2018 example is still valid for this 2022. It's peachy and lemony on the nose. There is a bit of chalk and a very discreet herbal note. There isn't any kiwi or cat piss note here like in very aromatic NZ sauvignons. It's more delicate and white-fruit forward. The palate is well balanced with a good acid drive, some nice width, good white peach and nice lemon tart and lemon curd notes all along. The mouthfeel is reminiscent of that chalky note on the nose : that chalky texture carries on from the beginning to the very end. The finish is fresh, lemony and peachy and goes on for a good while. There is a bit of grip too. I had an urge for oysters and realized I hadn't had pouilly fumé in a long while. 2 fixes in one go --> great success 👍!
May 17th, 2025Chalky nose with a lemon twist and a tad of white peach. Very energetic and rather inviting. The palate is very well made with a strong acid backbone and tanginess which lasts all along. There is a bit of lemon on the sides and almost a roundness in mid palate wich makes it very interesting. Long tangy finish with lemon and that energy, or tension that could be felt from the first scent. I'm not a huge fan of the style (I prefer full on mineral, limestone terroirs for Sauvignon) and I think it would be better with food but it's well crafted.
Chalky nose with a lemon twist and a tad of white peach. Very energetic and rather inviting. The palate is very well made with a strong acid backbone and tanginess which lasts all along. There is a bit of lemon on the sides and almost a roundness in mid palate wich makes it very interesting. Long tangy finish with lemon and that energy, or tension that could be felt from the first scent. I'm not a huge fan of the style (I prefer full on mineral, limestone terroirs for Sauvignon) and I think it would be better with food but it's well crafted.
Jun 5th, 2020
Quite pronounced nose of lemon and melon, or apricot, with some vegetal character. A good example of a classic wine which shows balanced high acidity and a Medium (+) finish. #wsetschool
Quite pronounced nose of lemon and melon, or apricot, with some vegetal character. A good example of a classic wine which shows balanced high acidity and a Medium (+) finish. #wsetschool
Sep 26th, 2015
Brand Ambassador Bodegas Ramon Bilbao, Organizer "Wine Games" competition Moscow
Дымная сухая овсянка в аромате, во рту маслянистое, минеральное с высокой кислотностью, очень гармоничное
Дымная сухая овсянка в аромате, во рту маслянистое, минеральное с высокой кислотностью, очень гармоничное
Mar 12th, 2015
