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Domaine Francis Blanchet 'Vieilles Vignes' Pouilly-Fumé 2025
$32.00
($32.00 Before Tax)
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Description
In Short
A Sauvignon Blanc from old vines in Pouilly-Fumé with flint, white flowers, and a mineral edge that runs through from nose to finish.
Quick Facts
- Region: Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley
- Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Style: Crisp white
- Best For: Aperitifs, oysters, goat cheese
Why We Stock It
This is a genuine expression of Pouilly-Fumé terroir, mineral and focused in a way that distinguishes it from everyday Sauvignon Blancs. The old-vine designation speaks to the wine's complexity and balance. At this price it offers the freshness and precision that make white Burgundy drinkers take notice.
Tasting Profile
The wine is tense and mineral, with enough depth to drink now or leave for a few years.
- Aroma: White flowers, flint, herbaceous notes
- Palate: Citrus, green apple, smoky mineral character
- Structure & Finish: Crisp acidity, mineral persistence, elegant finish
Winemaking
Sauvignon Blanc from mature vines, made in the regional style with fermentation in stainless steel or neutral vessel to preserve freshness and let the terroir speak clearly.
Serving & Pairing
Serve chilled, between 48 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine does not need decanting. Try it with oysters and raw shellfish, where the salinity and minerality align perfectly, or with fresh goat cheese and herbs for a more casual pairing. The acidity cuts through richness while the mineral backbone keeps both matches lively.
The Estate
Domaine Francis Blanchet is a grower estate in Pouilly-Fumé, working vineyards in this historic Loire appellation. The producer focuses on expressing the character of their specific parcels rather than making a commercial style.
Terroir
Pouilly-Fumé sits on the right bank of the Loire, where Kimmeridgian limestone and flint-rich soils give the Sauvignon Blanc its distinctive mineral and smoky profile. The continental climate of the Loire produces wines with high acidity and angular precision, especially from old vines that dig deep into these mineral soils.
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