Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire Valley are among the most distinctive renditions of that grape. Sancerre is the best-known appellation for Sauvignon wines, and has gained considerable popularity in recent vintages. Pouilly-Fumé, although it shares the same climate and quality level of Sancerre, does not yet have the same notoriety. Jean Pabiot’s 2022 Domaine des Fines Caillottes Pouilly-Fumé shows a wonderful combination of exuberant fruit and the distinctive herbal complexity of Loire Sauvignon. It offers lemon, grapefruit and green apple fruit scents followed by floral and herbal hints. The flavors of mouthwatering citrus and apple fruits are underscored by the classic herbal snap of the appellation. The Pabiot Pouilly-Fumé is a perfect companion for many fish and shellfish recipes as well as a classic match for Loire goat cheeses.
Jean Pabiot et Fils, Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley, France) 2022
By Wayne Belding