Product Description
- 2017 Pouilly Fume Appellation Pouilly Fume Controlee. AOC. Product of France.
- Pouilly Fumé is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes that acquire a powdery, smoky or "fumé" blue coat at the peak of maturation. This classic white has flavours of fresh gooseberry and lime with a balanced creamy and mineral finish. Matches seafood or chicken dishes.
Information
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Sulphur Dioxide
Allergy Information
- Contains sulphites.
Tasting Notes
- This classic white has flavours of fresh gooseberry and lime with a balanced creamy and mineral finish. Perfect with seafood or chicken dishes
Region of Origin
The Loire Valley
Wine Colour
White
Alcohol Units
9.4
ABV
12.5% vol
Current Vintage
2017
Producer
Fournier Pere et Fils
Type of Closure
Natural Cork
Wine Maker
Damien Laurent
Country
France
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Crisp & dry
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Vinification Details
- Pressing is done is modern pneumatic presses in the winery, and the must is fermented at cool temperatures. The winery is kept at a cool temperature throughout, since freshness and aromatic purity are the important elements here
History
- Fournier are wine growers making classic Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé in their family winery. The Fournier family estate has grown from five hectares in 1950. The wines can be described as herby, gunflint-smoky, combining appealing aromas with a refreshing crispness. Finest Pouilly Fumé comes from the best vineyards, many of which are composed of old vines, making for rich and intense wines
Regional Information
- The vineyards of the Central Loire comprise Pouilly Fumé, Sancerre and Menetou Salon. Sauvignon Blanc is the most grown variety, with Pinot Noir being used for red and rosé styles
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to < >
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Storage
Store horizontally in a cool, dark place.
Produce of
France
Bottled in
France
Number of uses
6
Name and address
- Tesco Stores Ltd.,
- Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA,
- U.K.
Net Contents
75cl e
Nutrition
| Typical Values | per 100ml | per 125ml glass |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 292.26kJ (70.49kcal) | 365.33kJ (88.11kcal) |
| Carbohydrate | .10g | .12g |
| Sugars | .10g | .12g |
| Fibre | .00 | .00g |
| Salt | .00 | .00g |
| *Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal) | - | - |
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