A refined, mineral and beautifully textured expression of Pouilly-Fumé, showcasing Sauvignon Blanc from the distinctive Kimmeridgian marl soils of the Loire Valley.
The 2024 Cuvée des Acoins combines vibrant citrus and orchard fruit with subtle floral notes, impressive roundness and the classic flinty character associated with fine Pouilly-Fumé. Extended ageing on the lees adds texture and complexity while preserving the wine’s freshness and precision.
Region: Loire Valley, France
Appellation: Pouilly-Fumé AOP
Vintage: 2024
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Soil: Kimmeridgian marl and limestone-clay
Aging: Extended maturation on the lees
Style: Dry White Wine
The Cuvée des Acoins comes from Kimmeridgian marl soils, giving the wine a mineral, structured personality.
Extended lees maturation provides additional richness and roundness, creating a more substantial expression of Sauvignon Blanc while maintaining the freshness and energy characteristic of Pouilly-Fumé.
Nose:
Elegant and expressive, with lemon, grapefruit and ripe citrus joined by green apple, white flowers and delicate herbal notes. As the wine opens, subtle smoky and flinty aromas begin to emerge.
Palate:
Fresh and precise on entry, developing greater richness through the mid-palate. Citrus and orchard fruits are complemented by a fine mineral character and subtle lees-derived texture.
Structure:
Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and an appealing combination of freshness and roundness. The extended lees aging gives the wine additional weight and complexity without compromising its purity.
Finish:
Long, clean, and mineral, with lingering citrus, subtle smoke, and the distinctive flinty character associated with Pouilly-Fumé.
Cuvée des Acoins is one of Domaine de Bel Air’s more distinctive Pouilly-Fumé expressions.
Produced entirely from Sauvignon Blanc grown on Kimmeridgian marl soils, the wine combines the aromatic freshness of the variety with greater depth, texture and mineral complexity.
A long maturation on the lees adds roundness and richness, while the naturally vibrant acidity keeps the wine beautifully balanced.
The result is a sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc that moves beyond simple citrus freshness, offering layers of ripe fruit, minerality, subtle smoke and a distinctive flinty character.
With only a relatively small production, Cuvée des Acoins represents a particularly focused expression of the domaine’s terroir.
The 2024 vintage gives Cuvée des Acoins an attractive combination of freshness, aromatic intensity and mineral precision.
Bright citrus and orchard fruit bring youthful energy, while lees aging adds texture and complexity.
Although already enjoyable, this Pouilly-Fumé benefits from a little patience. Further bottle development will allow the fruit, mineral and smoky characteristics to integrate and become increasingly complex.
Drink now – 2029
The 2024 can certainly be enjoyed now for its youthful freshness, but another year or two in the bottle should reveal additional complexity and texture.
Over time, expect the vibrant citrus and green-fruit character to evolve toward more complex notes of dried citrus, stone, subtle smoke, and savory minerality.
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Avoid serving excessively cold. Around 11–12°C lets the wine’s texture and mineral complexity come through more clearly.
The additional richness of Cuvée des Acoins makes it particularly versatile at the table.
Excellent with:
Oysters · Scallops · Langoustines · Lobster · Crab · Grilled Sea Bass · Dover Sole · Goat Cheese · Asparagus · Roast Chicken · Veal · Foie Gras
Pair with seared scallops, grilled langoustines or Dover sole.
The wine’s citrus freshness and mineral tension pair beautifully with seafood, while its lees-derived richness gives it enough weight to accompany more substantial dishes.
For something less conventional, try it with foie gras. The freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc cuts through the richness while the rounded texture and mineral complexity create an elegant and unexpected pairing.
