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Pouilly Fumé Baron de L 2009 75cl

AOC | Pouilly Fumé | Loire | France
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89 By Robert Parker
Sourced from their Chateau du Nozet and in three famous adjacent communes (Pouilly, St Andelain and Tracy); and like all of Ladoucette’s wines, matured entirely in tank, their flagship 2009 Pouilly-Fume is very obviously a product of its ripe vintage. Juicy grapefruit takes on an aura of its candied rind; pineapple near the core bites, but is mingled with a hint of caramel; and there is a subtle sense of creaminess against which the stony mineral cast and fruit skin tartness stand out in stark relief. The bitter side of green herbs and citrus zest extends the finish, albeit in a rather opaque and not especially juicy or refreshing manner. This is impressive in its big-boned (albeit alcoholically moderate) manner. It might well “live” for the better part of a decade – as have so many of its predecessors, including those from unusually ripe vintages – but I do not envision time being on its side and would be inclined to polish off bottles over the next 2-3 years.
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Domaine de Ladoucette
The largest and most renowned vineyards of Pouilly-Fumé belong to Domaine de Ladoucette. Reminiscent of grand Bordeaux châteaux, Château du Nozet is a lavish property situated in the center of the Loire region. Owned by the Comte Lafond and Ladoucette families since 1788, the estate is currently run by sixth generation Patrick de Ladoucette. Much of de Ladoucette’s esteemed reputation was built by Patrick himself. Taking over his family’s château in 1972, he was the first to put all of his efforts into raising the quality of their wines. Following with tradition and his strides for excellence, de Ladoucette produces great white wines, setting the global benchmark for Sauvignon Blancs. In their state-of-the-art winery, the estate crafts some of the best Loire wines available, one being a quintessential, smoky Pouilly Fumé de Ladoucette. Their top cuvée Baron de L, made from the most exceptional terroirs, is only produced in great vintages and is recognized around the world as a revolutionary Sauvignon Blanc with its unrivaled complexity and raciness.