Serge Dagueneau & Filles, Pouilly Fume, Leontine

100% Blanc-Fumé (Sauvignon) from 16 ha of vines on south, south-east facing slope of the Loire with clayey-chalky and Kimmeridgian marl “terres blanches soil and vines of average age 35 years. De-stemmed and directly pressed; fermented in tanks. Matured on fine lees. Fined and lightly filtered. 12.5% Abv. Proprietors: Serge Dagueneau et filles A(ccuracy)=2: Med yellow/gold. Mildly herbal varietal. B(alance)=2: Ripe components with smooth texture. C(omplexity)=2: Citrus, tropical fruits, floral and mineral. D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Average length and finish. Wine …

Clear light yellow. On the first night the nose was like a lawn mower bag, sort of rotting grass. Tasty stone fruit flavours and a ton of acid. On the third night it became much nicer grapefruit and lime nose and Very dry lime flavours and a softer but still electric finish.