Vignobles Lacheteau
Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc
Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
2023 - Vintage amazing quality for the price -  beautiful aromatics - again well done Plume Ridge
2023 - Vintage amazing quality for the price -  beautiful aromatics - again well done Plume Ridge
Jul 7th, 2025
This is a nice, really intensely aromatic sauv blanc. Plenty of green herbs, green apple and tart under-ripened fruit. Some lime too, making it quite tart. Very dry. Lots of acid. Short finish.
This is a nice, really intensely aromatic sauv blanc. Plenty of green herbs, green apple and tart under-ripened fruit. Some lime too, making it quite tart. Very dry. Lots of acid. Short finish.
Apr 15th, 2024
This delicious SB held up nicely when paired with chicken & pancetta-artichoke sauce. It has restrained citrus flavors and a smooth finish.
This delicious SB held up nicely when paired with chicken & pancetta-artichoke sauce. It has restrained citrus flavors and a smooth finish.
Nov 16th, 2022
Very nice before dinner wine with sautéed shrimp.
Very nice before dinner wine with sautéed shrimp.
Sep 5th, 2020
Tangy, notes of citrus & melon, crisp finish with mild acidity. Great with spicy foods and a steal at Trader Joes!
Tangy, notes of citrus & melon, crisp finish with mild acidity. Great with spicy foods and a steal at Trader Joes!
3 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2016Aromas of honeydew melon and whipped cream. Bright and acidic on the palette, decently long finish. Delicious and mouthwatering. A perfect accompaniment to pesto roasted rockfish. Will definitely buy again.
Aromas of honeydew melon and whipped cream. Bright and acidic on the palette, decently long finish. Delicious and mouthwatering. A perfect accompaniment to pesto roasted rockfish. Will definitely buy again.
1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2017Lemon and tangerine and minerals and... Lime? This is nice, though it may be astringent for some palates. I like it with my spicy Thai rice dish. Good price.
Lemon and tangerine and minerals and... Lime? This is nice, though it may be astringent for some palates. I like it with my spicy Thai rice dish. Good price.
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2016
Not too shabby for a Trader Joe's impulse buy...
Not too shabby for a Trader Joe's impulse buy...
Jun 15th, 2016
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.
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.
It was okay, but I’d like to find an old style fume that has a grassy palate rather than every bottle tasting like citrus.
It was okay, but I’d like to find an old style fume that has a grassy palate rather than every bottle tasting like citrus.
Aug 3rd, 2025