{"product_id":"chateau-de-tracy-pouilly-fume-2023-0375l","title":"Château de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023 0.375L","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"15r9t3g\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023 0.375L Loire, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 2023 0.375L is a half-bottle of dry white Loire wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from old vines on the slopes above the Loire. This 2023 vintage showcases the classic side of Pouilly-Fumé: fresh, pure, mineral, and slightly saline, with abundant citrus, white fruit, and a subtle smoky tension. The half-bottle is ideal when one or two people want to enjoy a refined Sauvignon Blanc with an aperitif, fish dish, or goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy is located in Tracy-sur-Loire, within the Pouilly-Fumé appellation in the Centre-Loire region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are situated on slopes above the Loire, with a southwest exposure. This location helps Sauvignon Blanc achieve ripeness, while the proximity to the river supports freshness and aromatic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soil consists of flint, Kimmeridgian marl, and limestone. Limestone and marl provide volume and texture, while flint ensures depth, minerality, and a delicate salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are selected from old vines averaging 40–70 years. This age contributes to concentration, length, and a layered expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyard is managed biodynamically, with attention to the balance between soil, vine, and ecosystem. This aligns well with Château de Tracy's precise, terroir-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eThis Pouilly-Fumé is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc – Pouilly-Fumé:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc gives this wine its citrus, grapefruit, white fruit notes, herbal tension, and fresh acidity. What does Fumé mean? Fumé refers to the smoky, flinty impression that Pouilly-Fumé can acquire, especially when Sauvignon Blanc grows on soils with silex and calcareous layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eThe vinification aims for purity, freshness, and the preservation of Pouilly-Fumé's mineral signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 experienced no extreme heat or drought, with good water reserves after a cold and wet winter. This allowed the grapes to ripen fresh, healthy, and evenly, with a pure mineral and slightly saline expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is vinified in concrete and stainless steel. Stainless steel preserves the fresh Sauvignon Blanc aromas, while concrete can give the wine extra rest, texture, and breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eAnalysis \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 13.09% alcohol, 4.84 g\/l acidity, and 0.85 g\/l residual sugar, this Pouilly-Fumé remains crisp dry, fresh, and precise. This combination supports the citrus, minerality, and gastronomic length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine is pale yellow with light golden reflections. The nose opens intensely with boxwood and fresh grapefruit, followed by white fruit, coconut, white peach, white pepper, basil, mango, and guava. The taste is ample, fresh, and mouth-watering, with grapefruit, yuzu, toasted notes, citrus zest, salinity, and a long, exotic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Pouilly-Fumé at 10 °C, so that the citrus, salinity, and mineral tension remain beautifully crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with shrimp salad with avocado, lobster, crayfish, goat cheese, grilled fish, shellfish, and roasted veal with orange sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e96\/100 and Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for delicate floral notes, smoky minerality, lime, a flood of citrus, smooth texture, and a warm, sunny finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e4.1 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong user rating for this classic Pouilly-Fumé from Château de Tracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gm5ix8\" data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003eMore information about Château de Tracy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy belongs to the historical names of Pouilly-Fumé. The property's history dates back to 1396 when the vineyard Les Champs de Crix was acquired, a parcel still planted with Sauvignon Blanc. Today, the estate focuses on a refined, gastronomic style of Sauvignon Blanc, in which the different soils of Tracy-sur-Loire are clearly expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223164313679,"sku":"6240","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/ChateaudeTracyPouilly-Fume20230_375L.webp?v=1778664916","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/chateau-de-tracy-pouilly-fume-2023-0375l","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}