Gilles Blanchet 2007 Pouilly-Fumé
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
The Sauvignon Blanc grape can produce wines ranging from steely austerity to citrus zestiness. In the Loire Valley of France, this grape is the queen of the white wine varietals, producing two of its most well known appelations, though more Chenin Blanc is grown overall. The regions of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé sit in the eastern part of the valley, across the Loire River from each other. Sancerre sits to the West, Pouilly-Fumé to the east. Sancerre produces delicate wines with a pronounced minerality. Pouilly-Fumé wines offer more rounded, fuller flavors of the grape.
This Blanchet 2007 comes out of a small 8-acre winery in the heart of the Pouilly-Fumé region, and goes wonderfully with fish and seafood. It would also complement summer salads with bitter greens and vinaigrette dressings, but not likely those with fruit. I can also see this pairing well with pastas tossed with vegetables or seafood, dressed with olive oil.
Details:
Name: Gilles Blanchet 2007 Pouilly-Fumé
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Loire
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Price: $17
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