{"product_id":"chateau-de-tracy-pouilly-fume-2023","title":"Château de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jv5ist\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023 Loire, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023 is a dry white Loire wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from old vines on the slopes above the Loire. This vintage stands out for its pure, mineral style, with grapes that experienced hardly any stress during the growing season and therefore developed a rich aromatic complexity. The combination of flint, Kimmeridgian marl, limestone, and 40 to 70-year-old vines gives this Pouilly-Fumé its tension, texture, and delicate salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy is located in Tracy-sur-Loire, within the Pouilly-Fumé appellation in the Centre-Loire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are situated on slopes above the Loire. This location gives Sauvignon Blanc a fresh, precise base with great tension and a clear Loire character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plots have a southwest exposure. This allows the grapes to receive enough sun to ripen, while the location on the Loire helps to maintain freshness and aromatic finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soil consists of flint, Kimmeridgian marl, and limestone. Limestone and marl provide volume and texture, while flint contributes depth, minerality, and a salty impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are selected from old vines averaging 40 to 70 years old. This age contributes to concentration, depth, and a more layered expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyard is managed biodynamically, with great attention to the balance between soil, vine, and ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eThis Pouilly-Fumé is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc – Pouilly-Fumé:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc gives this wine its citrus, grapefruit, white fruit notes, herbal tension, and fresh acidity. What does Fumé mean? Fumé here refers to the smoky, flinty note that Pouilly-Fumé can acquire on the right soils, especially when Sauvignon Blanc is grown on flint and calcareous layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eThe vinification aims for purity, freshness, and the preservation of Pouilly-Fumé's mineral signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 did not experience extreme heat or drought, with sufficient water reserves after a cold and wet winter. As a result, the grapes could ripen fresh, healthy, and uniformly, with a clear mineral and salty expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is vinified in concrete and stainless steel. Stainless steel preserves the pure Sauvignon Blanc aromas, while concrete can add extra texture and calm to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eAnalysis \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 13.09% alcohol, 4.84 g\/l acidity, and 0.85 g\/l residual sugar, this Pouilly-Fumé remains crisp, fresh, and precise. This combination supports its citrus, minerality, and gastronomic length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine is pale yellow with light golden reflections. The nose opens intensely with boxwood and fresh grapefruit, followed by white fruit, coconut, white peach, white pepper, basil, mango, and guava. The taste is ample, fresh, and mouth-watering, with grapefruit, yuzu, toasted notes, citrus zest, salinity, and a long exotic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Pouilly-Fumé at 10 °C, so that the citrus, salinity, and mineral tension remain beautifully crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with shrimp salad with avocado, lobster, crayfish, goat cheese, grilled fish, shellfish, and roasted veal with orange sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003e96\/100 and Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for delicate floral notes, smoky minerality, lime, a flood of citrus, supple texture, and a warm, sunny finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3815\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3733\"\u003e4.1 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong user rating for this classic Pouilly-Fumé from Château de Tracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gm5ix8\" data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003eMore information about Château de Tracy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"4283\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy is one of the historic names of Pouilly-Fumé and has been connected to the same family since the 14th century. The first mention of the estate dates back to 1396, at the Les Champs de Crix vineyard. Today, the estate is managed by Juliette d'Assay, and Sauvignon Blanc remains the focus of production, with wines that clearly express the different soils of Pouilly-Fumé.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45220286169167,"sku":"6239","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/ChateaudeTracyPouilly-Fume2023.webp?v=1778596323","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/chateau-de-tracy-pouilly-fume-2023","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}