Pouilly-Fumé 2019, de Ladoucette

Name: Pouilly-Fumé 2019, de Ladoucette - Le Roux Vins
Brand: 1.5 L
SKU: VBDLPF2019MG
Price: 75.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

CHF 75.00

Pouilly-Fumé 2019, de Ladoucette – Baron de Ladoucette is one of the most famous names in the Loire Valley, producing wines from the spectacular Château du Nozet. This wine is often considered the benchmark for classic, elegant Pouilly-Fumé. In the warm and generous 2019 vintage, served from a Magnum, this wine offers a perfect balance between the ripeness of the sun and the coolness of the stone. It is a wine of polish, prestige, and absolute purity.

What’s it Like?

This is Sauvignon Blanc with a tuxedo on. It avoids the aggressive “grassy” notes of lesser wines, aiming instead for floral elegance and mineral depth. The 2019 vintage provides a ripe core of pink grapefruit, white pear, and acacia flowers. On the palate, it is round and mouth-filling (thanks to the warm summer), but it finishes with that signature “gunflint” smokiness—the famous pierre à fusil—that defines the appellation. The Magnum format keeps it incredibly fresh and vibrant.

Perfect For

The ultimate aperitif for a large gathering. It is sophisticated enough to serve on its own but shines brightly with a plateau of fresh oysters, smoked salmon, or the local goat cheese of the region, Crottin de Chavignol.

The Critics Agree…

De Ladoucette is consistently praised for its “crystalline purity” and “laser-like precision.” Critics noted that the 2019 vintage managed to maintain “excellent tension” despite the heat of the year, resulting in a wine that is “textural, smoky, and long.” It is widely regarded as one of the most reliable and stylish white wines in France.

What is it? The benchmark, aristocratically styled Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire.
From? Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley), France.
Grapes? 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Tastes Like? Pink grapefruit, white flowers, wet stone, and gunflint smoke.
Format: Magnum (1.5L) – keeps the wine fresher and crisper.

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SKU: VBDLPF2019MG Categories: 1.5 L, De Ladoucette, Loire, Sauvignon, White Wines

Pouilly-Fumé 2019, de Ladoucette

Château du Nozet: The Renaissance of Sauvignon Blanc

If you travel through the Loire Valley, a region famous for its royal châteaux, you might mistake Château du Nozet for a royal residence. Dominating the landscape of Pouilly-sur-Loire, this magnificent 19th-century Renaissance-style castle is not just an architectural marvel; it is the spiritual home of the world’s most elegant Sauvignon Blanc.

A Legacy of Excellence The estate has been in the hands of the Comte Lafond family since 1787, when it was purchased by Patrick de Ladoucette’s ancestors from the illegitimate daughter of King Louis XV. However, the modern legend of the estate began in 1972, when Baron Patrick de Ladoucette took the reins. At a time when Pouilly-Fumé was often considered a simple bistro wine, the Baron had a vision of grandeur. He believed that Sauvignon Blanc, grown on these unique flint and limestone soils, could produce white wines of unrivaled complexity and longevity.

The Architecture The château itself is a stunner. Rebuilt in the mid-19th century, it stands as one of the most impressive properties in the Nivernais. With its slate turrets, intricate stonework, and manicured gardens, it sets a tone of aristocracy and refinement that is perfectly mirrored in the wines produced here.

The “Baron de L” Revolution Baron de Ladoucette is credited with creating the first “luxury” cuvée of the Loire: the “Baron de L”. Produced only in the best vintages from the estate’s oldest vines, this wine revolutionized the perception of the region. Unlike many modern Sauvignon Blancs that rely on aggressive aromatics, the Baron de L is aged on its lees for up to two years in glass-tiled tanks (never oak), resulting in a wine of creamy texture, profound minerality, and incredible aging potential. It remains the benchmark against which all other Pouilly-Fumés are measured.

Today, Château du Nozet is more than a winery; it is a symbol of how tradition and relentless quality can elevate a humble grape variety into the realm of fine art.