Wines Pouilly-fumé Loire - 2022

Pouilly-Fumé 2022 is a classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned vineyards of the Loire Valley’s central region. This wine is celebrated for its delicate pale straw hue with light green reflections and a pronounced aromatic profile featuring notes of citrus, white flowers, green apple, and the characteristic smoky “gunflint” nuance—known locally as “fumé”—which gives the appellation its name. The 2022 vintage experienced balanced weather conditions, providing healthy grapes with an excellent level of ripeness and lively acidity. The vines grow on varied terroirs that mix Kimmeridgian marl, flint (silex), and limestone, lending the wine its trademark mineral drive. Winemaking in Pouilly-Fumé is typically straightforward, with cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the grape’s aromatic intensity and purity, resulting in a crisp, expressive, and precise wine.

The wider Loire Valley, particularly its central vineyards, is celebrated for its cool, continental climate. The ample diurnal range—fresh nights and tempered days—fosters slow, steady ripening, preserving acidity and aromatic finesse. The soils here have played a defining role throughout history, with ancient marine deposits and flinty layers endowing Sauvignon Blanc with a singular character found nowhere else. The region has a storied timeline, tracing vine cultivation back to Roman times and enjoying a reputation for fresh, elegant whites that has only grown stronger over centuries.

Pouilly-Fumé pairs beautifully with delicately flavoured seafood such as oysters, langoustines, and scallop carpaccio. Its vibrant acidity and mineral backbone highlight the freshness of goat’s cheeses—a classic match being Crottin de Chavignol from the region itself. Light poultry dishes, asparagus risotto, or a salade de chèvre chaud are also inspired accompaniments, bringing out the wine’s herbal and citrus nuances.

For an optimal tasting experience, serve this Pouilly-Fumé chilled but not too cold, ideally between 8-10°C. This allows its vivid aromatics and signature minerality to shine, providing a true sense of the Loire’s refined Sauvignon Blanc.