Baron de L (Baron de Ladoucette) — Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2015 (Loire Valley) — 0.75 L Description A true benchmark for the Pouilly-Fumé appellation, Baron de L is the flagship cuvée of Baron de Ladoucette (Château du Nozet). Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, it is positioned as a “grand wine” of the Loire, combining precision, depth, and pedigree. Tasting profile (classic Pouilly-Fumé style) The 2015 delivers an elegant, focused expression: white-fleshed fruit and citrus nuances, subtle floral notes, and the hallmark mineral/smoky (“fumé”) character of the region. On the palate it is fresh, balanced, and persistent. Description The flagship cuvée of Alphonse Mellot, “Edmond” is a reference-point Sancerre built to sit among the Loire’s top white wines. Sourced from old vines (often cited around 40–80+ years), it aims for depth, structure, and age-worthiness, with oak used to add texture and complexity while keeping Sauvignon Blanc’s identity intact. Tasting profile (grand-style Sancerre: structured, layered) The 2016 shows a concentrated, nuanced profile: citrus and ripe orchard fruit, herbal notes, and a clear flinty/mineral line. With air, it can open toward subtler oak-driven tones (spice, brioche, light vanilla) integrated into the fruit. On the palate it’s broad yet precise, carried by fresh acidity, with a long, persistent finish.