Michot Pouilly-Fumé VV 2022

If a good Pouily-Fumé bursts from the glass with energy and life, winemaker Frederic Michot is a perfect embodiment of his wines. He talks and drives fast, and sports the same no-nonsense attitude found in a glass of his Pouilly-Fumé: pure Sauvignon blanc, no oak, clean and crisp.

The old vine “Cuvée Sainte Clara” offers more punch and freshness and greater length. It might be at its best with a meal, where its greater energy complements the dish. There’s still plenty of roundness in the 2022 vintage, however, and the additional freshness yields greater definition rather than harshness.