📜 Pouilly-Fumé
White wines from Sauvignon Blanc on the right bank of the Loire, opposite Sancerre.
Pouilly-Fumé is a white wine from Sauvignon Blanc on the right bank of the Loire in France. The vineyards lie around the town of Pouilly-sur-Loire, directly opposite Sancerre on the other bank. The area belongs to the Central Loire. The appellation is a protected designation of origin (PDO).
The word "fumé" means "smoky". The wines got that nickname for a light smoky shade that is linked to flinty soils rich in flint. The wine is usually dry and fresh, with aromas of citrus, gooseberry, herbs and a mineral finish. It is more restrained and strict than many Sauvignon Blancs from elsewhere.
Pouilly-Fumé suits fish, seafood and goat cheese, which is also made in the Loire. It can age for several years. It should not be confused with Pouilly-Fuissé, a Burgundy wine made from Chardonnay: that is a different wine from a different place. Pouilly-Fumé is a Loire classic.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Pouilly-Fumé ← main grape of ← 🍇 Sauvignon Blanc → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Centre-Loire
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sauvignon Blanc
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Pouilly-Fumé?
Dry white wine from Sauvignon Blanc on the right bank of the Loire, opposite Sancerre.
What does "fumé" mean?
"Smoky": the wines got the name for a light smoky shade linked to flinty soils.
What is Pouilly-Fumé served with?
Fish, seafood and goat cheese.
What to read next
- 📍 Centre-Loire — The eastern part with Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.
- 🍷 Still wine — Ordinary wine without carbon dioxide bubbles.
Similar
📜 Quincy · 📜 Pouilly-sur-Loire · 📜 Saint-Bris · 📜 Menetou-Salon · 📜 Sancerre · 📜 Coteaux du Giennois
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.