Domaine Blanchet 2024 Pouilly Fume "Cuvee Silice", Loire Valley

Now that Francis’ son, Mathieu, has joined the winery, the Blanchet family can count eight generations of winemakers among its ranks. This centuries-plus dedication to the soul of the Loire and the character of Sauvignon Blanc, its native grape, make the Blanchet clan a reliable source for the true voice of this vibrant grape.

“Man, just smelling this wine makes me hungry”, the first line in my tasting notes from when Randy and I tasted this wine together. Something about the aromatics transported me back to the Loire Valley, the air silky and thick with moisture, sitting in a café, the breeze lifting fresh green and floral aromas and scattering them about the room, already rich with the smells of shallots and sea creatures in butter. So layered and complex on the nose you almost don’t want to ruin the moment by tasting it. Once you do however, wow. Tropical fruits, passion fruit and guava along with grapefruit and lime. So forward and generous with a silky mouthfeel and a playful sizzle of acidity. Goat cheeses, fish, salads, just because, all reasons to have some of this wine on hand.