One of the Loire Valley’s most distinguished white wines, Pouilly Fumé is crafted exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc and defined by the region’s signature flint (silex) soils, which impart a subtle smoky character and pronounced mineral tension. A patchwork of limestone, clay, marl, and flint contributes to a wine that balances aromatic purity with depth and structure. In its youth, it reveals notes of white flowers, citrus, and stone fruit, often accented by a delicate smokiness and saline edge. With time, it develops added complexity, showing hints of honey, toast, and wet stone while maintaining freshness. Bright fruit, crisp acidity, and stony minerality carry through to a long, elegant finish that beautifully reflects its origin.
Winery: Domaine Nicolas Gaudry
Region: Loire
Varietal(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13%
