Winemaker Notes
Remarkably aromatic with pretty white flower and fruit fragrances. On the palate it reveals a freshness that is pure and clean. Notes of citrus, apple, and gooseberry with hints of passion fruit are found in this lively and bright wine.
An excellent aperitif that is also outstanding with fish, seafood, and certain white meats. A classic pairing with any type of goat cheese.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2024 La Craie POUILLY FUMÉ shines with a light-to-medium straw color; vivid mineral aromas threaded with dried herbs; medium-bodied, brisk, and tightly wound on the palate; herbal and citrus notes cut cleanly through; bright, mouthwatering finish. Pair with oysters on the half shell, goat cheese, or a simple grilled sea bass with lemon. (Tasted: 3/31/26, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Famous in the Loire and throughout the world for perfumed Sauvignon blanc, Pouilly-Fume sits due east, across the Loire River from Sancerre. Limestone soils with clay and flint (also called silex) contribute to the wines' freshness and often times smoky, flinty, mineral character.