Overview
Directly across the Loire from Sancerre, grown exclusively on silex soils. The 'fumé' refers to the smoky, gunpowder character the flint imparts. Richer and rounder than Sancerre.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green
- Nose
- White peach, Grapefruit, Lemon zest, Gunsmoke and Flint.
- Palate
- Smoky, flinty, richer-textured than Sancerre. Generally light-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas And Notes
White peachGrapefruitLemon zestPassionfruitGunsmokeFlintWhite flowersHerbsHoneyBeeswax
Terroir
Cool continental with Loire moderation.
Silex (flint)Kimmeridgian limestoneClay-limestone
Food Pairings
Goat's cheeseSalmonGrilled sea bassSushi
Notable Producers
- Didier Dagueneau, founded 1982 - Silex
- Château de Tracy, founded 1396 - Haute Densité