Les Chantebines 2020

Pouilly-Fume AOC

/ 5 ( reviews)

Gold, Les Vinalies Internationales Paris, 2021

This is a superb, Gold-medal Pouilly-Fumé from a fifth-generation family estate. This Loire appellation produces the world's finest Sauvignon Blanc and Jérôme Pabiot's is on top form in 2020. Delicious citrusy finesse and classic gunflint aromas.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Very brisk and citrusy, intense smoky minerality, herbaceous, fresh

Aroma

Forward lemon and grapefruit, cut-grass, smoky gunflint, minerality

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

White - Dry
Sauvignon Blanc
France
Pale straw

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2027

Pouilly-Fumé is one of the Loire's most highly regarded white wines, rivalled only by those of its neighbour, Sancerre. Both are purely focused on Sauvignon Blanc, but the limestone, marl clay and flint of Pouilly brings a classic gunflint aroma to its finest wines. As Decanter wrote, “Loire wines are so full of joy and character, and their value solidifies their status as the most accessible fine wines”. Jérôme Pabiot is a fifth-generation winemaker, combining sustainable, modern techniques with the traditions of his forebears. His Gold-winning 2020 bears the classic, smoky gunflint aroma of the finest Pouilly Fumé, grown on the fine pebbly soils, while fermentation with wild yeast and ageing on its fine lees adds complexity and texture.

"The apogee of fine Loire Sauvignon Blanc – Pouilly Fumé - dazzling fresh and elegant" Samuel Fishlock
Buyer for the Loire