Chateau De Tracy 2023 Pouilly-Fume, Loire Valley

When our store was but a few years old, I first encountered Chateau de Tracy's monumental Pouilly-Fume, one of the most generous and true Sauvignon Blancs I had ever experienced.  Since then we lost track of the importer, so it languished as another happy memory.  Until recently, that is.  A few vintages ago, a new importer brought it to our attention and we jumped on it.  Staggeringly good!  Truth be told, we aren't the only admirers of this fabulous wine, and our supplier is sure to sell out very quickly, so this may be our only shot this vintage. 

Winery Notes:

Eye: Pale yellow, slightly golden reflections, shiny.
Nose: The first nose is intense with notes of boxwood and fresh grapefruit. The opening reveals a beautiful variation of white fruits (coconut, white peach). Following, notes of white pepper and basil bring complexity, then a juicy and more exotic background peppers on mango and guava.
Palate: The attack is ample. The mouth is fresh, salivating. In the foreground, notes of fresh citrus fruits such as grapefruit and yuzu appear. Next, come beautiful grilled and roasted hints. The mouth is full, textured. A hint of bitterness on the citrus zest, gives a beautiful gastronomic dimension to the whole. Very elegant length on exotic fruit, whose freshness is supported by a delicate salinity.