Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC

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Pouilly-sur-Loire
Wine region
TypeAOC
Year established1937
Country France
Total area60 ha
Grapes producedChasselas

Pouilly-sur-Loire is an

Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for white wine in the Loire Valley region of France. It is specifically produced around Pouilly-sur-Loire in the Nièvre
department and was awarded AOC status by a decree issued on 31 July 1937

Geography

The vineyards cover 60 hectares (150 acres) on the right bank of the

Sancerre
vineyards.

The appellation's area covers the communes of Garchy, Mesves-sur-Loire, Pouilly-sur-Loire, Saint-Andelain, Saint-Laurent-l'Abbaye, Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain and Tracy-sur-Loire in the Nièvre department.

Description

Pouilly-sur-Loire is mainly produced from Chasselas grapes, with Sauvignon Blanc as a supplementary variety. (Its more famous neighbours Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are made from Sauvignon Blanc only.)

It is a pale yellow in colour. The wine is light and lively.

References

Further reading

  • Colette Hanicotte: Vins et vignobles de France. Éditions Larousse, Paris 1997 - 2001.