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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 (French pronunciation: [puji syʁ lwaʁ]) 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

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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

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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

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Further reading

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