Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC

Pouilly-sur-Loire
Wine region
Type AOC
Year established 1937
Country  France
Total area 60 ha
Grapes produced Chasselas

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 July 31, 1937

Geography

The vineyards cover 60 hectares (150 acres) on the right bank of the Loire, opposite 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 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.

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