Along the Loire's northeasternmost vineyards, where limestone and flint mix in the soil, the Gaudry family has grown Sauvignon Blanc for six generations. Traditionnel 2024 is the appellation's answer to what Pouilly-Fume tastes like when kept simple and honest.
Expert's Description
Nicolas Gaudry 2024 Traditionnel Pouilly-Fume is a White Wine from the Loire Valley made from Sauvignon Blanc with an alcohol content of 12.5%. The estate is based in Tracy-sur-Loire, right in the heart of the Pouilly-Fume appellation, where the soil shifts between limestone, clay and the region's signature flint, which gives the wine its smoky minerality. The name Fume does not refer to smoking the grapes, but to the flinty character in the aroma. Nicolas Gaudry took over the family estate in 2003 and has since expanded it from 2 to around 30 hectares, farmed under HVE certification. Traditionnel is the house's entry cuvee, fermented in steel tanks to preserve the fruit's freshness and the soil's minerality.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Grapefruit, gooseberry and freshly cut grass, with a whiff of flinty smoke.
Palate
Taut and juicy on the palate, with cutting acidity, a hint of white peach and a distinct mineral finish reminiscent of wet stone.
Finish
The finish is dry and reasonably long, with a last touch of citrus peel.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a standard white wine glass. Decanting is not needed. The wine pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, goat cheese or a simple fish dish with citrus and herbs.
Specifications
Name: Traditionnel 2024
Producer/Winery: Nicolas Gaudry
Region/Country: Loire, France
Appellation/Classification: Pouilly-Fume AOC
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2024
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass
Flavour Profile
Mineral · Fresh · Crisp · Fruity
Did You Know?
Pouilly-Fume's name does not come from smoking at all, but from the bluish mist that often settles over the vineyards early in the morning - a phenomenon local winegrowers have called fumee for generations.
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