The largest and most famous Pouilly-Fumé vineyards have been in the hands of the Comte Lafond and Ladoucette families since 1787. The estate is now owned by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, a descendant of the Comte Lafond, and its Pouilly Fumé has earned a reputation as one of the world's great white wines. Today, the Baron produces outstanding Loire Valley wines under the de Ladoucette, Marc Bredif, Comte Lafond, and Baron Patrick labels. Many of the wines, including the Pouilly Fumé de Ladoucette, Baron de L and Comte Lafond, are considered to be the finest examples of their type.