Pouilly-Fumé ou Blanc Fumé de Pouilly
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Vineyard spanning 7 communes, stretching approximately 20 km along the right bank of the Loire, reaching up to 270 m in elevation. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Highly stony Oxfordian limestone soils, known locally as "caillottes", particularly prevalent in the north-eastern part of the zone.
- Flint-rich soils with clay residues from Cretaceous erosion, concentrated in the commune of Saint-Andelain.
- Semi-oceanic climate, approximately 600 mm of rainfall per year; the Loire moderates temperatures by draining cold air from the valleys.
Human factors
- From the 18th century onward, the vineyard (2,000 ha) was planted with melon B, meslier Saint-François B, sauvignon B, and chasselas B.
Product characteristics
- Pouilly-Fumé: aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers, varietal notes, and minerality; complex, refined, generous, and fresh in profile.
- Pouilly-sur-Loire: easy-drinking, clean wines with mineral notes, white flowers, and dried fruit, with a rounded texture.
Terroir / wine link
- From "terres blanches" soils: powerful wines with citrus character; from "caillottes": white flower notes; from "silex": mineral, fresh finishes.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.