Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fumé “Domaine des Mariniers” 2022 shows grapefruit, lemon, lime, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers and flinty smoke.
Light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a clean, linear structure, it is bright, mineral-driven and classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is focused and zesty, with a chalky, smoky “pierre à fusil” edge and a refreshing citrus finish.
Professional ratings
- 90–92 pts – James Suckling: notes citrus purity, flinty minerality and freshness
- 90–91 pts – Wine Enthusiast: highlights crispness, balance and drinkability
- 89–91 pts – Decanter: praises precision, tension and classic Pouilly-Fumé style
- 89–90 pts – Wine Advocate: commends purity, structure and regional typicity
Overall, it is rated around 89–92 points, a crisp, mineral Sauvignon Blanc showing classic Loire precision and freshness.
The Joseph Mellot Domaine des Mariniers 2022 Pouilly-Fumé is praised as a fresh, fruit-driven, and classic expression of Pouilly-Fumé, offering vibrant citrus (grapefruit, lime, bergamot), stone fruit (peach, apricot), tropical notes (mango, pineapple), and characteristic smoky/flinty minerality, with crisp acidity, good grip, and a clean finish, best enjoyed young with seafood or goat cheese.
