Château de Tracy Mademoiselle de T 2023 Pouilly-Fumé

Château de Tracy Mademoiselle de T 2023 Pouilly-Fumé, Loire

Château de Tracy Mademoiselle de T 2023 is a dry white Pouilly-Fumé made from Sauvignon Blanc, originating from the slopes near Tracy-sur-Loire. This cuvée showcases the fresh and pure side of the estate, with grapes from biodynamically managed vineyards on sand, clay, and Kimmeridgian limestone. The 2023 vintage saw no extreme heat or drought, allowing the Sauvignon Blanc to develop remarkably pure, mineral, and aromatically ripe.

Vineyards and Region

Mademoiselle de T comes from Pouilly-Fumé, a renowned Loire appellation for dry white Sauvignon Blanc wine.

• Location / Origin: The vineyards are located on slopes close to the Loire, around Tracy-sur-Loire. This location gives the wine fresh tension and a distinct Loire character.

• Exposure: The plots have a south-westerly exposure. This provides the grapes with ample sun for aromatic ripeness, while the proximity of the Loire helps to maintain freshness.

• Soil: The soil consists of sand, clay, and Kimmeridgian limestone. Sand and clay contribute fruit and roundness, while limestone provides tension, precision, and a mineral undertone.

• Viticulture: The vineyards are managed biodynamically. The focus is on the balance between soil, vine, and ecosystem, which aligns well with Château de Tracy's pure and terroir-driven style.

Grape Composition

This Pouilly-Fumé is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.

• Sauvignon Blanc – Pouilly-Fumé: Sauvignon Blanc gives Mademoiselle de T its citrus, floral notes, crisp acidity, and mineral length. What does Fumé mean? Fumé refers to the subtle smoky impression that Pouilly-Fumé can acquire, especially when Sauvignon Blanc grows on calcareous and stony soils.

Vinification and Aging

The vinification aims for freshness, aromatic richness, and a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc.

• Vintage & Harvest: 2023 proceeded without extreme heat or drought, with sufficient water reserves after a cold and wet winter. This kept the grapes healthy and fresh, with a beautiful balance between minerality, aromatic intensity, and ripe fruit.

• Aging: The wine ages in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Stainless steel keeps the citrus and floral aromas tight and clear, while concrete adds extra texture and calm to the wine.

• Analysis & Structure: With 12.18% alcohol, 3.30 g/l total acidity, and 0.37 g/l residual sugar, this Pouilly-Fumé remains crisp, fresh, and precise. The low residual sugar emphasizes the wine's pure, mineral character.

Tasting Notes and Serving Suggestions

In the glass, Mademoiselle de T is pale yellow with golden reflections. The aroma opens powerfully with anise, fennel, and a subtle smoky hint, followed by fresh citrus, lime, blood orange, white pepper, almond powder, and lily. The palate is ample, fresh, and juicy, with citrus, blood orange, mango, salinity, and a delicate smoky finish.

• Serving Temperature: Serve this Pouilly-Fumé at 10–12 °C, so that the citrus, floral notes, and mineral freshness remain beautifully crisp.

• Food Pairings: Excellent with goat cheese, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, asparagus, salads with citrus, and light dishes with green herbs.

Accolades

• 4.1 stars, Vivino: A strong user score for this fresh and mineral Pouilly-Fumé from Château de Tracy.

More Information about Château de Tracy

Château de Tracy is among the historical names of Pouilly-Fumé. The estate's history dates back to 1396 when the Les Champs de Crix vineyard was acquired, a plot still planted with Sauvignon Blanc today. This long family tradition is reflected in the style of Mademoiselle de T: pure Sauvignon Blanc, distinctly Loire, with tension, salinity, and refined smoky nuances.