2024 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine de Bel Air

• Style: Bright, mineral-driven Loire Sauvignon Blanc
• Taste: Citrus, freshly mown grass, flint-stone minerality, brisk acidity
• Food: Oysters, goat cheese, fresh fish, salads, vegetables
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch, summer drinking, aperitivo
• Serve: Well chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale lemon in colour, this wine opens with an aromatic burst of citrus and freshly mown grass, underpinned by flint-stone minerality—the classic signature of serious Loire winemaking. The palate is brisk and alive, with characteristic saltiness and a long, mineral-driven finish. At 12% ABV and bone-dry, it's built for drinking, not pondering.

The Winery — Domaine de Bel Air

The Mauroy family tends 14 hectares of south-facing vineyards on the warm slopes of Pouilly-sur-Loire and Saint-Andelain, where winemaker Katia transformed the estate's reputation through meticulous technique. The 2024 vintage followed a rainy growing season; late September harvest under ideal conditions yielded ripe, balanced fruit. Night harvesting and gentle pneumatic pressing preserved the aromatic qualities Sauvignon Blanc is prized for in cool regions. Three months on lees in stainless steel added texture without masking herbaceous purity. The vineyard's blend of Kimmeridgian marls, clay-chalk and sandy limestone creates the layered depth you taste. Gold and trophies at the IWC for several years running testify to the phenomenal value these wines deliver.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is one of the most food-friendly whites we stock. Pair it with oysters, fresh goat cheese, poached white fish, or any light vegetable dish—the acidity and minerality cut through and refresh. Perfect for weeknight suppers, Sunday lunch or summer aperitivos. Vegan-friendly. If this style speaks to you, explore our Pouilly-Fumé range and discover what else the Loire has to offer in our France selection.