Cuvée Les Alouettes Pouilly-Fumé 2022 from Domaine Jean-Max Roger is a textbook example of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc that brilliantly showcases what happens when this grape is grown in exceptional terroir. Crafted by a family with centuries of winemaking heritage, this Pouilly-Fumé captures the elegance, minerality, and refined character of the region—at a price that feels almost too good to be true.
The story of Domaine Jean-Max Roger dates back to the 17th century, with the Roger family cultivating vines in Bué, one of the most renowned villages in Sancerre. In the 1970s, Jean-Max Roger took over the estate and transformed it into a regional benchmark, earning a reputation as one of the Loire’s most respected winemakers. Today, his sons carry on the family tradition, committed to sustainable viticulture and a winemaking philosophy that emphasizes the unique character of both grape and soil.
For Cuvée Les Alouettes Pouilly-Fumé 2022 from Domaine Jean-Max Roger, Sauvignon Blanc grapes are sourced from carefully selected low-yielding vines aged 6 to 40 years, planted on the highest slopes of the vineyard—hence the name “Les Alouettes”. The diverse soils—rich in limestone, flint, and marine fossils—impart a distinctive minerality and the subtle smoky character that made Pouilly-Fumé famous. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks using ambient yeasts, followed by aging on the lees with regular bâtonnage for about 7 months. The result is a wine with a rich texture, signature minerality, and stunning structure.
Cuvée Les Alouettes Pouilly-Fumé 2022 from Domaine Jean-Max Roger is an accessible yet sophisticated expression of the appellation—a must-try for anyone who loves mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc!
