Pouilly-Fumé Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Gemme Océane 2022 - 97 points Decanter34. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 0% 97 points Decanter World Wine Awards Pouilly Fum and Sancerre are often considered twins, separated only by the river Loire. If so, theyre definitely not identical. Sancerre is often higher sited and stonier, with some dramatic hill slopes; Pouilly Fume is a shyer appellation, lurking in the forest on more softly contoured vineyards, and often with a little more clay in its soils. You can clearly see that character in

raspberries

the nose reveals profound notions of chocolate-covered cherries

spice cake

incense and smoky mineral aromas show outstanding delineation and pick up a hint of olive with aeration

2018 vintage now

Deep coloured with a nose of cooked fruits and fine oak

It possesses a beautiful texture

it is still a family concern with the grandson Jean-Claude Fourman now at the head

almonds and a creamy note from the well integrated oak influence

But it will also excel with fried mushrooms or white meat cooked in sauce with a simple purée

mazuelo and graciano varieties

with lower toast levels than what was common just a few years ago