Pale golden-green color. Considerable intensity on the nose. . It has an exceptional full range of floral, exotic and citrus fruit aromas such as white blossoms, hawthorn, white nettles and grapefruit. These notes are enhanced and strengthened by the moneral note of gunflint. The flavor is pleasant and lively, tempered by a fruity roundness with notes ofpear, green apples and citrus fruits.

The ultimate in Pouilly-Fume, Ladoucette has been consistently awarded top honors for this classic French Sauvignon Blanc, and deserves them. Rich, intense and complex with wonderful fruit flavors. This is the perfect fish and poultry wine. "Sourced from their Chateau du Nozet and in three famous adjacent communes (Pouilly, St Andelain and Tracy); and like all of Ladoucette's wines, matured entirely in tank, their flagship 2009 Pouilly-Fume is very obviously a product of its ripe vintage. Juicy grapefruit takes on an aura of its candied rind; pineapple near the core bites, but is mingled with a hint of caramel; and there is a subtle sense of creaminess against which the stony mineral cast and fruit skin tartness stand out in stark relief. The bitter side of green herbs and citrus zest extends the finish, albeit in a rather opaque and not especially juicy or refreshing manner. This is impressive in its big-boned (albeit alcoholically moderate) manner. It might well "live" for the better part of a decade - as have so many of its predecessors, including those from unusually ripe vintages... " - Parker

Wine maker notes

Destemmed, vinified by gravity. 80% natural juices, 20% by pressing. Thermo-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 3 to 6 months on natural lees. The wine is assemled 7 to 8 months after harvesting and stored in glass-tiled tanks. No wood is used in the vinification process in order to preserve the freshness and full flavor of the Sauvignon Blanc grape.

Food pairing

Pair with Oysters, shrimp, seafood sald, grilled fish and poultry and summer fruit salads.