What is Pouilly-Fumé wine?
Pouilly-Fumé is the name of a wine region in France’s Loire Valley. Pouilly-Fumé wines are made entirely from the Sauvignon Blanc grape (just like the other famous Loire Valley region whose white wines are dedicated to that grape, Sancerre).
Is Pouilly-Fumé a sweet wine?
Pouilly-Fumé – a dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes – is one of the Loire Valley’s most revered wines.
What wine is similar to Pouilly-Fumé?
Sauvignon Blanc You can start with the French versions of the white wine – Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé – from the Loire Valley. Both are made entirely of Sauvignon Blanc and have more nuanced aromas than the over-powering New World versions of the wine.
What is the difference between Pouilly-Fumé and Pouilly-Fuissé?
Pouilly-Fumé is located in the Loire Valley and is known for white wines based on sauvignon blanc, just like its neighbouring appellation of Sancerre (which also makes small quantities of rosé and red). Pouilly-Fuissé, on the other hand, lies in southern Burgundy, and the wines can only be made from chardonnay.
What does Pouilly mean in French?
noun. : a dry white burgundy from an area west of Mâcon, France.
Is Pouilly-Fumé like Chardonnay?
To add to the confusion, Pouilly-Fumé is not made from Chardonnay, but is instead made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc. Again, this appellation, too, only allows for white wines to be made from Sauvignon Blanc. The term “fumé” translates to smoke.
What does Pouilly-Fumé taste like?
Pouilly-Fumé is a dry white wine with a remarkably fruity flavor. While it is named for its “flinty” taste, the wine also contains notes of Scottish broom and grapefruit. It is a fine example of all the qualities of Sauvignon grapes grown in Pouilly-sur-Loire (Nivernais).
What do you eat with Pouilly-Fumé?
Pouilly-Fumé wines made with Sauvignon Blanc are crisp: they pair beautifully with tomato tarts, mussels with a mignonette, and lemon-herbed grilled chicken. Chasselas grapes are used to make the fruity Pouilly-sur-Loire wines. Match them with seafood pasta, charcuterie, and grilled white fish.