2023 Domaine Agisson Pouilly-Fumé La Belle Endormie

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The 2023 Domaine Agisson Pouilly-Fumé "La Belle Endormie" is one of the Loire Valley's most compelling under-the-radar Sauvignon Blancs. Crafted by Jean-Philippe Agisson, longtime cellar master for both Alphonse Mellot and now Didier Dagueneau, this tiny-production cuvée reflects the precision, patience, and mineral intensity of those legendary estates while retaining its own graceful identity. The estate comprises just a handful of organically farmed hectares, and La Belle Endormie comes from a mere half-hectare parcel of 1987 vines planted on Portlandian limestone in Tracy-sur-Loire. The wine is fermented and aged on its lees in large neutral oak, bottled without fining or filtration, and given an unusually long élevage—hallmarks of Agisson's meticulous approach.

In the glass, La Belle Endormie is less about overt fruit than it is about purity and tension. Aromas of white flowers, Meyer lemon, grapefruit zest, crushed oyster shell, and wet stone emerge first, followed by subtle hints of white peach, fresh herbs, and a whisper of smoke. The palate is beautifully layered—silky yet electric—with vibrant citrus, chalky minerality, and an almost saline precision that drives the wine toward a remarkably long, focused finish. Rather than the grassy exuberance often associated with Sauvignon Blanc, it emphasizes restraint, texture, and terroir.

Stylistically, this is Pouilly-Fumé for Burgundy lovers. It possesses the laser-like precision and mineral depth that have made Didier Dagueneau iconic, yet with a quieter elegance and remarkable transparency. It is a wine that rewards contemplation as much as refreshment.

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