Pouilly-Fumé AOP - Nicolas Gaudry

Pouilly-Fumé AOP - Nicolas GaudryThe Pouilly-Fumé from the Val de Loire wine-growing region reveals itself in the glass in a radiant light yellow. When the wine glass is swirled, this white wine displays a perfect balance, as it does not appear watery, syrupy, or liqueur-like on the glass walls. In the glass it presents wonderfully expressive notes of apple, mirabelle, pear, and lemon. These are joined by hints of minerals. This white wine from Nicolas Gaudry is for people who prefer to drink bone-dry. The Pouilly-Fumé comes very close to this, having been vinified with just 2.5 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine is wonderfully crisp. Thanks to the balanced acidity, the Pouilly-Fumé caresses the palate with a pleasant feel, without lacking freshness. The finish of this youthful white wine from the Val de Loire region, more precisely from Pouilly-Fumé & Pouilly-sur-Loire, ultimately impresses with a lovely aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral nuances from the limestone-dominated soils. Vinification of Nicolas Gaudry Pouilly-Fumé This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Sauvignon Blanc. For this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Nicolas Gaudry, only first-class grapes were used. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Val de Loire. Here, the vines sink their roots deep into limestone soils. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine matures for several months on the fine lees before finally being bottled. Food recommendation for Nicolas Gaudry Pouilly-Fumé This French white wine is perfect as an accompanying wine to a wide variety of dishes, but is also a pleasure to drink on its own.