How old should a Sancerre be?

Aging potential: 2 – 3 years; up to 10 years for a good vintage. Notes of menthol and pepper alongside aromas of apricot and redcurrant. Crisp and lively on the palate.

What grape is in Pouilly Fume?

Sauvignon Blanc grape
It is a white wine from the Loire region in France and is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Pouilly Fumé is very similar to Sancerre which is also made from Sauvignon Blanc but from vineyards on the other side of the river.

What is Sancerre Silex?

Philippe Girard’s Silex Sancerre opens with a sensational energetic nose of ripe citrus and earthy stony notes. The full palate is lively, rich expressive with pronounced minerality and a long, long finish. Fantastique! Please decant before pouring to release the full potential of this wine.

What is kimmeridgian soil?

What is Kimmeridgian Soil? Kimmeridgian limestone, aka Kimmeridgian marl, is a mix of limestone and clay made eons ago, where ancient sea creatures (especially the famous comma-shaped oyster, exogyra virgula) died and settled at the bottom of seas — which have long since dried up.

Is Vouvray a Sancerre?

Vouvray is made from the chenin blanc grape. Unlike the distinct expression of excellent Sancerre, when you begin exploring Vouvray you will quickly find many styles ranging from dry to sweet and still to sparkling. With a little exploration you will find a unique style that you love, I promise.

Is Sauvignon Blanc the same as Pouilly-Fumé?

The Pouilly-Fumé name is composed of two parts. ‘Pouilly’ is short for Pouilly-sur-Loire, the village the wines come from. ‘Fume’ is short for Blanc Fumé, which is the local nickname for Sauvignon Blanc. It is sometimes understandably confused with Pouilly-Fuissé (a Chardonnay-based wine from southern Burgundy).

Is Pouilly-Fumé smoke?

Pouilly-Fumé is one of the Loire Valley’s most revered whites and rivalled only by Sancerre when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc. Fumé is French for smoke, and it is in Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon that you find the iconic ‘gun smoke’ aroma.

What is Silex soil?

The Silex series consists of very shallow and shallow, well drained soils that formed in slope alluvium derived mostly from limestone and sandstone. Silex soils are on mountain slopes, mesas, and structural benches. Slopes range from 10 to 20 percent.