Domaine De Bel Air Pouilly-Fume Sauvignon Blanc, 2021

France, (Pouilly-Fumé AOC)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
13%

 

The appellation Pouilly Fumé takes it s name from both the main village of the area, Pouilly Sur Loire, and the main grape variety, Blanc Fumé, the local name for Sauvignon Blanc. It is called Blanc Fumé because in these vineyards the Sauvignon Blanc forms a grey or smokey colored bloom on the grape skin at maturity. Additionally the Sauvignon Blanc in Pouilly Fumé often exhibits an aroma of gunflint.

TASTING NOTES: High acidity, dry. Medium alcohol, medium body. Pronounced flavor intensity. Long finish. Lemon, lime, grapefruit; green apples, fennel, fresh cut grass, green bell pepper, white pepper, and asparagus.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Spicy Food, Goat Cheese, Shellfish.