Ben says
★★ Great Wine “Instantly recognisable, the wine’s Sauvignon aromas are defined and typical but softly fresh rather than pungent. It’s a cool and fresh nose. On the palate there’s great length to this wine, with its clean, bright fruit character and nettle-like hints. “
KEY POINTS
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc with 13.0% abv.
Grown in: Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, FRANCE.
Food Pairing
Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé when its young and vibrant like this one deserves something equally fresh, such as ceviche or white fish tacos.
Disclosure & Price
Tasted blind during an MW study session. Find in the UK for circa £16.99 mixed case price from Laithwaites.
Reviewed and tasted: 06/08/2024
About the Producer
Katia Mauroy is the current 13th generation winemaker at her family’s Domaine de BelAir estate in the Loire. It has a history dating back to 1635. The domaine covers 15 hectares of vines around Saint Andelain on a mix of soils from clay, sandy limestone, and Kimmeridgian marl.
