Pauline Pabiot took the reins of her family estate just a few years ago and has quickly established herself as one of the rising talents of Pouilly-Fumé. Formerly known as Domaine Roger Pabiot, the property reflects generations of farming in the Loire Valley that long predate the formal creation of the appellation. Pauline has fully converted the vineyards to organic farming, intensifying the focus on terroir while bringing a precise, detail-oriented approach in the cellar. L’Ancestrale highlights Chasselas, a grape that predates Sauvignon Blanc’s dominance in the region. Steely and mineral-driven, it offers a pure, understated expression that shines as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with freshly shucked oysters.