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9.3

The 2019 Pouilly Fumé Silex shows an initial tenderness, sitting quietly and not shouting that it's made it into your glass. This is a wine that has its act together, feeling integrated and balanced with plentiful concentration and a savory long finish. A delicate dill note, which is a characteristic of oaked Sauvignon peeks out amid the hush. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, August 2022)
— 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Opened and poured into a ship decanter for two hours before being returned to the bottle another couple of hours prior to dinner at Le Bouillon. A golden color that seem lighter on the rim. On the nose, this is eminently rustic with stone fruits, wild flower honey, echinacea and butterscotch. On the palate, not nearly as oxidative as the nose would suggest. In fact, this is remarkably fresh with bright apricot and nondescript tropical fruits. Medium-plus acid. The finish is long and somewhat saline. A wine of brilliant texture. A stunning pairing with marinated octopus and was delightful with the other courses of our meal as well. A small portion was left for further evaluation the following day. I am happy to report that it held up very well indeed. The late Serge Hochar once said that his white wines seem to gain freshness with age. The 2005 vintage shows there is likely truth to his assessment. Well cellared examples should drink well for at least another decade. I, for one, look forward to checking in on these for many years to come. — 4 years ago

Hickoryburger

9.1

Fresh, bright, a bit short. First bottle was premox and very off. This showing was stronger. — 6 years ago

Brian Blaney

9.0

Very smooth — 8 years ago

Stephanie Chen

9.0

Lovely bottle to celebrate last day of 2016! — 8 years ago

with Cindy

Jim Nelson

9.2

Surprisingly complex Sauvignon Blanc that has aged beautifully from, damn, the last century (1999) — 9 years ago

with Camille

Jordan Cleare

9.6

Delicious sauce blanc. Juicy, citrus notes. Drinkable. No bite. Round — 4 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.0

The DDD! Yummy fresh SB with excellent minerality — 4 years ago

Christo Barker

9.6

Exquisite, really smooth, light and drinkable with just about any fish dish. Will for sure get again — 5 years ago

Justin Crum

8.9

Good, but not great. Yeasty. From Chelsea and Nehal. — 6 years ago

Jeff Natland

9.6

One of my all time favorite cab sauv blends — 7 years ago

Matt

9.4

Fuck yes! This is so delicious. Nose is dripping with sweet grapefruit, key lime, mango skin, peach, creme brûlée, lees, toast and citrus blossoms. Palate is very complex. Juicy ripe citrus, stone, and tropical fruit up front, moving to crushed rocks, verbena, seamless oak. There's considerable grip, phenolic character and loads of extract. The mid-palate weight and length are insane. Lots of ripping acid driving the wine. Reminds me of Dagueneau but with more flare and opulence. — 8 years ago

George Chen

9.1

Definitely in the style of Dagueneau even as this was after Didier's untimely death in 08. Not that usual grass citrus melon cat pee SB thing...structured wine. stylish! — 9 years ago

Mark Eastom

9.1

Yum. Brioche, green apple, white flowers, fine bubbles and kicking acidity. — 4 years ago

Rodney Rosser

9.6

Holy moly! — 4 years ago

Cristiano Humberto Naves de Freitas Azevedo

9.4

Acid and tasty — 5 years ago

George Doolan

9.7

So so tight. Started to show its potential only after lots of time in the decanter. The glass is rattling—so much energy. Incredibly powerful but somehow light on its feet. A great wine in need of cellar time — 6 years ago

Andrew Kern

9.3

The perfect wine with sweet chocolate the charcoal finish pairs perfectly — 8 years ago

Boxer Briefs

10

Way more accessible than the Pur Sang from last night. Not as good, but way more expressive right now. Love this label, love the wine, might have to drink the Silex tomorrow. — 8 years ago

Penny Wild-perkowski

9.2

Love this wine. Crisp and well balanced. Has complexity. — 9 years ago