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De Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé
#PROPERTY: History & Terroir
Domaine de Ladoucette, an exceptional Pouilly-Fumé
Visit Domaine de Ladoucette is renowned for its quality wines, particularly Pouilly-Fumé. Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette is often considered one of the finest examples of wines made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The Pouilly-sur-Loire region, located between Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire, is renowned for its dry white wines, and the Loire Valley terroir lends Ladoucette wines a distinctive character.
Château de Nozet, associated with Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette, is an emblematic feature of the estate. The production of dry white wines from the Sauvignon Blanc grape yields wines with fresh, expressive aromas, often marked by notes of citrus, white flowers and sometimes a subtle minerality.
The Domaine de Ladoucette pays particular attention to winemaking techniques and vineyard management to maintain the consistent quality of its wines. The estate's worldwide reputation is testament to its commitment to excellence in the production of renowned white wines.
Ladoucette family, Château de Nozet
Since the late 18th century, the De Ladoucette family has owned the largest and most renowned vineyard in Pouilly Fumé, carrying on the name of the Comtes Lafond. Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, great-grandson of the Comtes Lafond, continues the tradition of the great white wines of Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre.
Baron de Ladoucette
Baron de L is considered one of the world's finest Sauvignon wines. It is matured on fine lees for 15 months before bottling. Its golden yellow color reveals aromas of honey, elderberry and pear, with hints of flint smoke. Long on the palate, with a blend of smoke, yellow fruit and candied lemon notes. An immense wine!
Domaine de Ladoucette terroir: Pouilly-Fumé
Famous for its exceptional dry white wines, Pouilly-Fumé seduces wine lovers the world over with its unique character, distinctive minerality and bewitching fruity aromas. Pouilly-Fumé is located near Nevers. The Pouilly-Fumé terroir is diverse, offering two distinct profiles.
The flinty soils give rise to structured wines, with a characteristic bouquet often described as "flinty". These wines, from "cris" areas where limestone abounds, seduce with their elegance and bewitching aromas. Conversely, wines from Kimmeridgian marl, impermeable limestone soils, are full-bodied and firm, reflecting the richness of the terroir.
Pouilly-Fumé's identity is revealed in its minerality. The unique soils give the wines a mineral imprint, evoking the region's distinctive terroir.
Close to Pouilly-sur-Loire and its wines, the region offers an idyllic setting for vineyards. The south-facing slopes benefit from generous sunshine, providing ideal conditions for ripening grapes, especially Sauvignon Blanc, which proudly dominates 95% of the vineyard.
Pouilly-Fumé's renown lies in its ability to combine tradition and innovation, offering wines of consistent quality that delight the most demanding palates.
#VINS DU DOMAINE : Appellations et Cuvées
The famous Pouilly-fumé Ladoucette cuvée
The Pouilly-Fumé vineyard, located between the Cher and Loire rivers on the limestone hillsides of the Loire Valley, is renowned for its wines made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These wines are distinguished by their mineral character and floral bouquet.
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Pouilly Fumé Ladoucette: embodies the very excellence of Sauvignon at the heart of this renowned appellation. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, this wine offers a unique sensory experience. Its subtle notes of gunflint and flint reflect the exceptional terroir from which it is made, testifying to the mineral character so characteristic of Pouilly Fumé wines.
Pouilly Fumé Ladoucette 200ème vendange: embodies the very excellence of Sauvignon at the heart of this renowned appellation. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, this wine offers a unique sensory experience. Its subtle notes of gunflint and flint reflect the exceptional terroir from which it is made, testifying to the mineral character so characteristic of Pouilly Fumé wines.
Baron de L: This cuvée embodies the excellence and heritage of Domaine de Ladoucette, dating back to the 1970s, when it was painstakingly created. Its production is limited to exceptional years, making it a prized rarity. As the centerpiece of the estate located in the prestigious Pouilly Fumé appellation, this wine exemplifies the pinnacle of winemaking art.
This Pouilly Fumé Baron de L is distinguished by its unrivalled quality among Sauvignons the world over. Its renown stems from meticulous winemaking, rigorous grape selection and the expertise handed down from generation to generation on the estate.
Sancerre Ladoucette
Maison De Ladoucette produces several Sancerre wines, including Sancerre La Poussie with Clos de la Poussie set in a natural amphitheater. Sancerre Comte Lafond is also part of the De Ladoucette galaxy.
Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette milestones: 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
Cuvée Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette It is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, grown on the stony terroirs of the Loire. Considered an undisputed benchmark for the appellation, it comes from the most prestigious terroirs. Intense, brilliant gold in color, this cuvée reveals delicate notes of white flowers on the nose, and a powerful, expressive nose with aromas of exotic fruit, citrus and smoke. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fat and flavorful, with a long, mineral finish. Notes of preserved lemon and subtle white fruit aromas complete the picture. A great dry white wine produced in the La Doucette cellars in Pouilly-sur-Loire.
Tasting Château du Nozet in Pouilly-Fumé
The nose of Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette is marked by scents of gunflint and hawthorn, characteristic of Sauvignon de Pouilly Fumé. The palate reveals the minerality of a white wine with citrus aromas.
Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette, an affordable wine
Pouilly-Fumé Ladoucette can be found on all the finest tables, but remains an affordable dry white wine. It is mainly produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This wine has a beautiful pale straw color, a fine, elegant nose and a full, fruity mouthfeel.
How do you drink Pouilly-Fumé?
Pouilly-Fumé is best served as an aperitif or with fish and seafood dishes. It goes particularly well with sole, turbot, scallops and oysters. Pouilly-Fumé is a dry white wine produced in France in the Nièvre department, on the slopes of the Loire. It is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. Wines made from this grape generally have a high sulfurous acid content, which gives them their characteristic smoky odor.
What to serve with Pouilly-fumé
Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé goes very well with fish, shellfish, white meats and soft cheeses. It is particularly excellent with sushi and sashimi.
What's the difference between Pouilly-fumé and Pouilly-fuissé?
Pouilly-Fumé is a dry white wine produced in the department of Nièvre, and is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety, from which it derives its smoky character. Pouilly-Fuissé, on the other hand, is a dry white wine produced in the Saône-et-Loire department, but is made from the Chardonnay grape, which gives it aromas of hazelnut, almond and lemon.
#IN BRIEF: Figures
Region: Loire
Appellation : Pouilly-Fumé
Surface area: 104 hectares (white 94, red 10)
White grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
Vine-growing methods : Raisonnée