Pouilly-Fumé 2023
Vignobles Berthier | Loire Valley
"The nobility of Sauvignon Blanc: Pouilly-Fumé 2023 is a wine of great finesse and complexity, where the vibrant freshness of the Loire blends with an elegant mineral and smoky character."
Purity and Gunflint
From vineyards located on the right bank of the Loire river, this wine embodies the savoir-faire of the Berthier family. The limestone marl and flint soils of the region provide a unique verticality to the Sauvignon Blanc, allowing this Pouilly-Fumé 2023 to express itself with an elegance that places it among the most sought-after white wines in the world. A wine that stands out for its tension, its balance, and that unmistakable flint aroma that defines great French white wines.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Vignobles Berthier
- Origin: A.O.C. Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France.
- Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
- Category: White wine aged on fine lees.
- Vinification: Stainless steel tanks to preserve purity.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Very bright pale yellow color, with subtle greenish reflections that denote its youth and freshness.
Nose: Great intensity and elegance. Citrus notes of grapefruit, nuances of white flowers, and the unmistakable mineral aroma of "gunflint" characteristic of the region.
Palate: Broad and refreshing entry. A wine with excellent tension and balance, where ripe white fruit combines with a saline minerality that persists in a long and refined finish.
3. Pairing and Recommendations
Gastronomy: Ideal for refined seafood and fish such as sole meunière, salmon carpaccio, or sushi. Pairs perfectly with goat cheese or seafood risotto.
Serving: It is recommended to serve chilled, ideally between 10°C and 12°C (50°F and 54°F).
Suggested Glass: Tulip-shaped glass or standard white wine glass to concentrate its primary aromas.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called "Fumé"?
The name refers to smoke. This is because the Sauvignon Blanc bunches, when ripe, are covered with a grayish, smoky bloom, and the flint soil gives the wine an aroma of gunpowder smoke when two stones are struck together.
How long can I store it?
Although it is delicious in its youth due to its vibrant acidity, quality Pouilly-Fumé like Berthier's evolve wonderfully over the next 3 to 5 years, gaining complexity.