2023 Cuvée des Acoins Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine de Bel Air

• Style: Mineral-driven Loire Sauvignon Blanc
• Taste: Yellow fruit brightness, floral lift, saline stoniness, silken mid-palate
• Food: Goat cheese, oysters, poached chicken, asparagus, salads
• Occasion: Aperitivo, summer lunch, date night
• Serve: Chilled, young and fresh

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright yellow-fruit character and floral notes emerge cleanly, underpinned by a saline, stony minerality that speaks to the Kimmeridgian marl soils. The mid-palate is silken and generous, with balancing acidity that keeps the wine lively and food-friendly rather than austere. At 13% ABV, this sits comfortably between restrained and ripe — the best of both worlds. Cool-climate tradition meets texture and depth.

The Winery — Domaine de Bel Air

The Mauroy family tends 14 hectares on south-facing slopes above Saint-Andelain, the village made famous by Didier Dagueneau. Once a bulk-wine producer, the estate has undergone dramatic transformation since winemaker Katia arrived. Early morning harvests preserve aromatics; temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and three to four months on lees give this Cuvée des Acoins its roundness and generosity. The 2023 vintage enjoyed warm, dry conditions through summer, with September showers to balance the final push. Recent gold and trophy wins at the IWC speak plainly to quality at a price that feels almost generous.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve chilled as an aperitif or with fresh goat cheese (a pairing made in heaven), oysters, poached chicken and asparagus, or light summer salads. The wine is vegan and vegetarian, produced under sustainable farming practices. This is a wine that rewards pouring young and drinking with purpose, equally at home on a lazy Sunday lunch or a special date night. If you're building a serious Sauvignon Blanc collection, this belongs alongside our full Pouilly-Fumé selection and our broader range across France.