October 2024: Club Whites

1. Chollet Pouilly-Fumé 2022
A poised, layered, unoaked Sauvignon Blanc from the upper Loire Valley. Pouilly-Fumé lies across the Loire River from Sancerre, and sports notes of citrus, green apple, grapefruit zest, flint, and stones.
Details: elegant unoaked Sauvignon Blanc from a Sancerre neighbor
Drink: now-2025
Pairing: goat cheese quiche
Available: $32/bot ($23.2 w/ followup coupon)

2. Gautheron Chablis 1er “Vaucoupin” 2022
Cyril Gautheron is a master of restraint when it comes to his wines. This premier cru Chablis sees no oak at all, and doesn’t lack for anything. Look for notes of white flowers, oyster shells, lemon curd, pear, and grapeskin.
Details: unoaked, brisk, perfectly balanced Chardonnay from Chablis
Drink: now – 2028
Pairing: scallops with lemon butter
Available: $42/bot ($33.60 w/ followup coupon)

3. Vessigaud Pouilly-Fuissé VV 2022
This exquisite, biodynamic white Burgundy is rich, smooth, and delicious. Drawn from average 60+ year old vines, this sees 18 months in old barrels, and shows impeccable balance between fruit, stones, flowers and wood.
Details: organic old-vine Chardonnay raised in older/larger oak barrels
Drink: now – 2028
Pairing: roast chicken with thyme / garlic
Available: $39/bot ($31.2 w/ followup coupon)