Pouilly Fumé is a French wine district by the river Loire.
The main white grape is Sauvignon Blanc.
![]() Lime |
![]() Grapefruit |
![]() Apple |
![]() Peach |
![]() Green Bell Pepper |
![]() Asparagus |
![]() Jalapeno |
![]() Kiwi |
![]() Gooseberry |
![]() Herbs |
![]() Cut Grass |
![]() Flint |
Pouilly Fumé is known for high fruit and green herbal aromas.
Lime, Grapefruit, Apple, Peach, and Goosebery flavours are typical for Pouilly Fumé, together with Herb qualities like Fresh-cut Grass, followed by Smokey Flint.
Pouilly Fumé is known to be dry, fresh, flavorful, and fruity:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium - Plus | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
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![]() Aperitif |
![]() Vinegar |
![]() Salads |
![]() Tapas |
![]() Vegetables |
![]() Asparagus |
![]() Tomatoes |
![]() Sandwitches |
![]() Fish |
![]() Seafood |
![]() Salmon |
![]() Sushi |
![]() Chicken |
![]() Turkey |
![]() Pork |
![]() Veal |
Pouilly Fumé is very food friendly, especially with Seafood, Spicy Food, and Vegetables.
It also pairs well with Thai and Japanese food.
Aperitif. Apetizers.
Vinegar. Green Salad. Vegetables. Capers.
Spring vegetables. Asparagus. Artichokes.
Avocado. Cucumber. Fennel. Tomatoes.
Finger Food. Tapas. Sandwitches.
Fish. Seafood.
Mussels. Crab. Lobster.
White Fish. Citrusy Sauce.
Grilled or Smoked Salmon or Trout.
French-Asian fusion Cuisine.
Sushi. Sashimi. Wasabi.
White Meat.
Poultry. Chicken. Turkey.
Pork Chops.
Herbs.
Fresh Green Herbs.
Parsley. Basil. Thyme. Mint.
Coriander. Rosemary. Tarragon.
Cheese.
Goat Cheese. Feta.
Specialities.
Salmon with Vinegar Cucumber Salad.
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular grapes in the world.
Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in France are the regions where it originated.
The name Sauvignon Blanc means "Wild White".
The grape is very aromatic and depending on climate and terroir the aromas can change from grassy to tropical.
However, the herbal green character is a common denominator wherever it is grown.
Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are two communes in the Loire valley where (arguably) the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world is produced.
Both communes produce complex mineral driven highly acidic versions of Sauvignon Blanc, with strong citrus and gooseberry flavors.
The Sancerre version has a distinct smoky and chalky character.
The Pouilly Fumé version has a distinct smoky and flinty gunpowder character.
Anjou Blanc
Chenin Blanc Dry
Chenin Blanc Sweet
Muscadet
Pouilly Fumé
Sancerre
Saumur Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Bourgueil
Chinon
Saumur Rouge
Saumur-Champigny
Rosé d’Anjou
Rosé de Loire
Saumur Rosé
35% Sauvignon Blanc
25% Chenin Blanc
15% Cabernet Franc
6% Melon de Bourgogne
5% Pinot Noir
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