Dominique Elena

10

Wow !! Wat een neus!!!!! Late oogst, iets van botrytis? Iig bij de hogere cuvees — 3 months ago

romo

9.0

Drink early. Hope 24 has more stuffing. — 7 months ago

Zach D

9.3

Wow. Such a nice wine coming from humble origins. Needs some air to express itself. On the nose yellow lilies, apple blossom, almost a hint of jasmine, just ripe yellow apple, just ripe pear, a touch of fresh vanilla. On the palate, this really shines. Ripe orchard fruits, rich without being cloying. Blind I would place this as a village Meursault. Yellow apple, pear, touch almond, buttery and rich texture with minimal oak, crème brûlée; I’m assuming from skillful lees management . Good acidity, decent length. 13 abv. 24 usd at the grocery store. I haven’t seen ratings anywhere near where I’ve placed this, but maybe this is a product of a good vintage? Either way, huge fan — 8 months ago

Elisabeth mersier

10

Le Grand Contrôle - Ducasse Year 2018 — 4 years ago

with Karim

Grace Riley

9.1

A lot going on the nose. Red fruit, black fruit, meat, leather. Would be a good wintertime wine. Too bad they’re sold out at Kermit Lynch. Devin gave it 💯 — 6 years ago

with Devin

ESF

9.0

Took a chance on this unusual red from Loire: unique varietal composition & bottle format, but delicious nonetheless! Fairly dark inky richly extracted w/concentrated aromas of red fruit literally up & down the spectrum: tart cherry, cranberry, ripe bing cherry (and sour cherry), some raspberry couli all mingled with white pepper, clay & subtle vein of minerality. I found it very complex & engaging if a bit disjointed when looking at interplay of acidity & tannins... — 7 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.2

Very nice wine, maybe needs a few more year. Integrated tannins. Little fruit. Went great with couscous and merguez. — 5 months ago

romo

9.0

Called non-Austrian Gruner. Better than the 24, insane QPR. — 8 months ago

Some Dude

9.1

This was a hedonistic delight! Bursting with fruit, fresh and lovely. No need to overthink this one, just enjoy! — 10 months ago

Andres Alonso

9.0

Tremendous bargain! — 2 years ago

Jul Arro

8.9

Cheese place in Charleston. Nice easy drinking crisp wine. Really enjoyed it. — 5 years ago

Constance Upton

9.5

Has a nice salinity — 6 years ago

Ed Lehrman

9.1

Delicious — 7 years ago

Lindsey Tramuta

9.4

Like butter. Smooth. Had at Usha and Claudio’s place — 8 years ago

with Cédric

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

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. — 6 months ago

Kathleen Fischer

9.0

Sweet crispy white from Trader Joe’s — a year ago

Kevin Løk

9.1

Very deep and rich. Intense raisin notes but in a good way. — 3 years ago

with Caroline

Martin Bergo

9.0

Stable and great value with its floral, minty and mineral zest. — 6 years ago

Maggie J

9.2

2017 - Loved it with stir fry — 6 years ago

Roslan Schofield

9.2

$45 bottle; was much lighter than other CdP, more like a Pinot. — 7 years ago