PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 2023 Pouilly-Fumé from de Ladoucette is a vibrant, elegant Sauvignon Blanc that strikes a beautiful balance between freshness, fruit intensity, minerality, and blossom-floral aromas. It’s ideal both as a bright aperitif and paired with seafood or light dishes.
The wine is made by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, whose family (the Comte Lafond) has owned the famed Château du Nozet and its surrounding Pouilly-Fumé vineyards since the late 18th century.
The vineyards lie in Pouilly-Fumé appellation in the Loire Valley (Nièvre, France), including plots in hamlets such as Saint-Andelain, Boisgibault, Les Loges, etc. Soils are clay, limestone, sometimes with flint (silex) components.
100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Vinification is stainless steel, with temperature-controlled fermentation; aged on lees (3-6 months), with regular stirring to build texture. No oak is used—this preserves the pure Sauvignon & terroir expression.
| Sense | Notes |
|---|---|
| Color | Pale golden-green; bright and limpid. |
| Nose / Aroma | Fresh, exotic fruit aromatics—lychee, mango; white blossoms; citrus notes (grapefruit, maybe green apple); some floral and delicate white flower tones. Mineral / flinty hints in some assessments. |
| Palate / Taste | Juicy and smooth, with bright acidity; good fruit presence (pear, citrus, exotic fruit); texture has richness from lees aging; clean finish with mineral undertones. Some describe a vivacious fruitiness tempered by a refreshing minerality. |
| Finish | Long and persistent, with citrus freshness and a subtle mineral, saline / flinty note. |
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: ~12.50%
Vinification: Stainless steel, aged 3-6 months on lees, regular stirring; no oak (to preserve freshness)
Terroir: Clay and limestone with flint / silex influences; relatively old vines (25-35 years) in many parcels
Excellent with seafood: oysters, grilled fish, shellfish
Lighter white meats, salads, goat cheese
Great as an aperitif, or with rice or light pasta in cream/citrus sauces
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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