Ratings: Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20
The Cuvée Majorum is recognized as one of the finest expressions of the Sauvignon Blanc grape and a benchmark for the appellation. Made from grapes grown on the estate’s old vines, 70% of which are planted on Kimmeridgian marl soils, with the remainder on clay-siliceous soils. An exceptional cuvée produced only in the finest vintages. A truly great Pouilly-Fumé!
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Eye
clear, golden color
Nose
complex, delicate, and mineral, with hints of spice
Palate
Round and smooth, with beautiful harmony and a rich bouquet of aromas that lingers on the palate
Serve
Decant at 13°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
La cuvée Majorum peut aussi bien accompagner un foie gras poêlé, un homard grillé, un poisson au beurre blanc ou en sauce finement élaborée, qu’un dessert chaud au chocolat...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Sébastien and Romain Redde continue to build on the success of this iconic Pouilly estate, founded in the 1950s by their grandfather Michel. Actively developed by their father Thierry, the range covers the appellation’s five terroirs. They have since structured it into single-vineyard cuvées, spread across 40 hectares of vineyards (including 1.5 hectares of Chasselas). In 2016, the Barre-à-Mine cuvée was born from a former flint quarry, planted at 10,000 vines per hectare and rehabilitated after a long, titanic effort. The Majorum cuvée represents the flagship of the range, sourced from the oldest vines and produced only in exceptional vintages. The well-equipped winery, meticulous aging, and the two brothers’ drive for improvement cement this estate’s place among the sector’s greatest successes.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The estate was founded in the 17th century by a man named François Redde, a winemaker in Pouilly-sur-Loire. His distant descendant, Michel Redde, revived the winery in the 1950s. Today, his son Thierry and his grandsons Sébastien and Romain run the 40-hectare estate, which is in the process of converting to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This historic estate—one of the few to grow Chasselas—is now run by Thierry Redde’s two sons, Sébastien and Romain. Alongside fairly classic wines that are never treated with enzymes or yeast (such as La Moynerie or the very ripe Majorum), the lineup is organized by terroir, at the initiative of the new generation: Les Bois de Saint-Andelain (red flint-rich clay), Les Cornets (Kimmeridgian marl), Champs des Billons (Portlandian limestone), Barre à Mine (high-density vines planted with a crowbar in a former flint quarry), and, most recently, Les Toupées (Oxfordian limestone). The latest vintages are crafted with meticulous care and undeniable integrity.
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PASCAL V. Published on March 8, 2020
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS V. Posted on May 5, 2013
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