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the appellation is named after the village of Pouilly-sur-Loire which sits on the right bank of the Loire. Although vines have grown here since at least the 7th century, in the 19th century the area chose to specialise in dessert grapes with a particular focus on the traditional varietal, Chasselas. Things have definitely moved on since then because nowadays Sauvignon (also know as Fumé) rules the roost here. Seven villages are entitled to the appellation including Pouilly, Saint-Andelain and Tracy. Soil types are varied: Kimmeridgian marl (white earth), hard limestone, flint interspersed with clay, and sandy or gravely terraces. The climate is temperate with a strong continental influence.
Grape varieties: Vins blancs secs : sauvignon
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Pouilly-Fumé are fresh, lively fruity white wines which are powerful and elegant with a full mouthfeel. Their style does vary however depending on individual ‘terroirs’. When they grow on limestone soils, blackcurrant bud and boxwood rise to the fore, whilst on flint, gunflint is the principal aroma. Marl soils coax floral fragrances out of the wines (tuberous, daffodils…). Try with shellfish, fish (pike, pike-perch, salmon) or white meat. An outstanding match for goats cheese.
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