Pale gold and exquisitely fragrant, the 2007 Cloudy Bay Riesling is fresh and enticing %u2026 the vibrant aromas of lime zest and citrus blossom combining with musk and beeswax. On the palate, a hint of honeyed citrus is nicely balanced by a crisp acidity that lingers through to a clean, long finish.

The largest and most famous Pouilly-Fumé vineyards have been in the hands of the Comte Lafond and Ladoucette families since 1787 when the Comte Lafond purchased the estate from the illegitimate daughter of the French king, Louis XV. The estate is now owned by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, a descendant of the Comte Lafond, and Pouilly Fumé has earned a reputation as one of the world%u2019s great white wines. The Baron de L is widely considered to be the best Pouilly Fumé available. This Grande Cuvée of Pouilly Fumé is produced exclusively in the best years and from the first pressing of the estate%u2019s grapes. The wine is matured on natural lees from three to six months, followed by the blending of the wines from the two main soils. The wine is then left to rest on the lees in glass tiled vats for eight to ten months. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The colour is pale gold with green tints. The nose is delicate with ripe fruit such as pear and white peach. It also has complex notes of beeswax, vanilla and flint. The mouth has a fresh fruity beginning, is fleshy and robust, and has good structure. It is balanced between a fruity roundness and mineral firmness. A very long finish. Will gracefully age over the next 8 to 10 years.