Domaine de Riaux, Bertrand Jeannot & Fils "Auguste" 2024 – AOC Pouilly-Fumé

The Domaine de Riaux, Bertrand Jeannot and Fils “Auguste” – AOC Pouilly-Fumé is a distinguished and complex white wine that showcases the depth and elegance of exceptional Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Its brilliant pale gold color with shimmering green highlights reflects both freshness and maturity. The nose is intense and sophisticated, revealing aromas of ripe citrus, white peach, passion fruit, and blackcurrant bud, layered with delicate floral notes and the signature smoky flint character of Pouilly-Fumé. Rich and expressive, the bouquet combines aromatic intensity with remarkable finesse. On the palate, the wine is generous and beautifully structured, offering a harmonious balance between vibrant acidity, concentrated fruit, and pronounced minerality. Flavors of grapefruit, ripe orchard fruits, and lemon zest are complemented by subtle smoky nuances and a refined saline touch. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of purity, complexity, and the distinctive character of its exceptional terroir. Domaine de Riaux, Bertrand Jeannot and Fils "Auguste" 2024 – AOC Pouilly-Fumé APPELLATION: Pouilly-Fumé REGION: Loire Valley COUNTRY: France WINERY: Domaine de Riaux, Bertrand Jeannot and Fils STYLE: Dry ALCOHOL: 13% ALLERGENS: Contains Sulphites (E220) TYPE: Wine VINTAGE: 2024 VOLUME: 0,75L GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc CERTIFICATION: Sustainable Viticulture FOOD PAIRING: Premium white fish, such as turbot, monkfish or Goat cheese, particularly Crottin de Chavignol COLOR: White An intense and elegant nose opens with layered aromas of ripe citrus, white peach, passion fruit, and blackcurrant bud, enhanced by delicate floral nuances and the signature smoky, flinty minerality of Pouilly-Fumé. This complex bouquet is both refined and expressive, showcasing the depth and character of the “Auguste” cuvée. On the palate, the wine is rich, focused, and beautifully structured, with vibrant acidity supporting concentrated flavors of grapefruit, orchard fruits, and lemon zest. A pronounced mineral backbone adds tension and precision, while subtle smoky notes bring complexity and length. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, marked by exceptional purity, finesse, and the unmistakable signature of its Loire terroir.