COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Comte Henry d'Assay
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Comte Henry d'Assay Pouilly-Fumé is a 2018 vintage white wine from the Loire Valley, France, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The producer, Comte Henry d'Assay, was founded in 2016 by Henri and Corinne d'Assay, focusing on high-quality Sauvignon Blanc. The wine's distinctiveness stems from the classic flinty soils of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation, known for imparting a unique minerality and aroma. This particular vintage is a blend from various parcels within the appellation, contributing to its overall complexity and balance.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pouilly-Fumé's soils are famous for flint, giving wines a characteristic 'gun-smoke' aroma.
Fact 02
The wine is a blend from several parcels across the appellation.
Fact 03
Comte Henry d'Assay was established in 2016.
Fact 04
Sauvignon Blanc is the sole grape variety used.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Comte Henry d'Assay Pouilly-Fumé is produced using classical white wine vinification methods. Grapes are sourced from a blend of several parcels across the Pouilly-Fumé appellation, each contributing to the final wine's complexity. While specific details on fermentation and aging for the 2018 vintage are limited, the producer's general approach often avoids malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine's natural acidity and fruit-forward character. The goal is to create a wine that clearly expresses the minerality and aromatic profile characteristic of Pouilly-Fumé's flint and chalk soils.
