Château de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023 0.375L is a half-bottle of dry white Loire wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from old vines on the slopes above the Loire. This 2023 vintage showcases the classic side of Pouilly-Fumé: fresh, pure, mineral, and slightly saline, with abundant citrus, white fruit, and a subtle smoky tension. The half-bottle is ideal when one or two people want to enjoy a refined Sauvignon Blanc with an aperitif, fish dish, or goat cheese.
Château de Tracy is located in Tracy-sur-Loire, within the Pouilly-Fumé appellation in the Centre-Loire region.
• Location / Origin: The vineyards are situated on slopes above the Loire, with a southwest exposure. This location helps Sauvignon Blanc achieve ripeness, while the proximity to the river supports freshness and aromatic precision.
• Soil: The soil consists of flint, Kimmeridgian marl, and limestone. Limestone and marl provide volume and texture, while flint ensures depth, minerality, and a delicate salinity.
• Vineyard & Age: The grapes are selected from old vines averaging 40–70 years. This age contributes to concentration, length, and a layered expression of Sauvignon Blanc.
• Viticulture: The vineyard is managed biodynamically, with attention to the balance between soil, vine, and ecosystem. This aligns well with Château de Tracy's precise, terroir-driven style.
This Pouilly-Fumé is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.
• Sauvignon Blanc – Pouilly-Fumé: Sauvignon Blanc gives this wine its citrus, grapefruit, white fruit notes, herbal tension, and fresh acidity. What does Fumé mean? Fumé refers to the smoky, flinty impression that Pouilly-Fumé can acquire, especially when Sauvignon Blanc grows on soils with silex and calcareous layers.
The vinification aims for purity, freshness, and the preservation of Pouilly-Fumé's mineral signature.
• Vintage & Harvest: 2023 experienced no extreme heat or drought, with good water reserves after a cold and wet winter. This allowed the grapes to ripen fresh, healthy, and evenly, with a pure mineral and slightly saline expression.
• Fermentation: The wine is vinified in concrete and stainless steel. Stainless steel preserves the fresh Sauvignon Blanc aromas, while concrete can give the wine extra rest, texture, and breadth.
• Analysis & Structure: With 13.09% alcohol, 4.84 g/l acidity, and 0.85 g/l residual sugar, this Pouilly-Fumé remains crisp dry, fresh, and precise. This combination supports the citrus, minerality, and gastronomic length.
