Jean Pabiot "Domaine des Fines Caillottes" Pouilly-Fumé

Pairs with: Fresh oysters, lemon-butter sole, or a creamy goat-cheese tart.

Good for: Bright lunches, elegant aperitifs, and meals that call for a wine with poise and clarity.

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
I am from: Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France

The Story

I hail from the flinty, limestone-rich soils of Pouilly-Fumé — a place where the Loire River’s cool breezes and rolling hills help shape Sauvignon Blanc of distinctive precision. I’m crafted by Jean Pabiot at Domaine des Fines Caillottes, a producer rooted in tradition but always attentive to expressing terroir with honesty and clarity. My name hints at the “fine pebbles” of my homeland — soils that lend me minerality and that signature smoky note the region is famed for.

Why You’ll Love Me

I open with bright aromas of zesty citrus peel, white flowers, and flint, leading into a palate that’s crisp, fresh, and beautifully balanced. My acidity is lively but elegant, carrying notes of green apple, lime blossom, and a hint of mineral smoke that lingers through a clean, refined finish. I’m the kind of wine that elevates simple seafood and salads, yet stands confidently on my own — refreshing, expressive, and unmistakably Pouilly-Fumé in character.