RECOMMENDED - Decanter World Wine Awards 2010

Run by two brothers married to two sisters, the Domaine Tabordet estate in Sancerre was expanded in 1988 to include 8 hectares in Pouilly-Fumé.

This is located at Pouilly-sur-Loire in the Central Vineyards region of the Loire Valley in France.

Grapes:        100% Sauvignon Blanc

Soil:               Marne-Kimméridgien chalky clay.

Vinification:   Pneumatic press then into temperature controlled tanks.  The wine is aged for 6 months before bottling.

Colour:         Pale yellow-gold exhibiting greenish tinges

Nose:            Initially quite shy but opens out showing floral and dried fruit scents.  Citrus fruits and yellow peaches afterwards.

Taste:           A powerful, full-bodied white wine with strong fruit flavours of apricots and peaches.  A good length with citrus zest on the finish.

Serve:          Not too cold (12°C) with fish and seafood.  Also makes a good aperitif.

Cellaring:     Best drunk 10-12 months after release but can be kept up to 4 years.