Lebrun Pouilly Fumé

A classic Sauvignon Blanc with a stony, mineral finish.

Typical of the flinty-clay terroirs surrounding the village of Pouilly Fumé, the wines are long-lasting with good density. This wine is certainly expressive, with zesty citrus and gooseberry notes with a hint of smoke when young but becoming rounder and more complex with bottle-ageing.

Family Estate since 1861, it was developed by Fernand and Eugénie, and is now run by Laurent Lebrun, 6th generation winemaker. It covers around 9 hectares (22 acres) in the centre of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation, stretching over the slopes of Saint-Andelain on a typical terroir of flint and clay.

The average age of the vines is 25 years with a density of plantation of 7,000 to 8,300 plants per hectare. The crop is sorted in the cellar and transported by conveyor belt to the press. The grapes are pressed slowly with separation of the juices, followed by ageing on the fine lees for 5 months in a combination of stainless steel vats and large oak vessels.

 

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Style

  • 4/5

    Acidity

  • 1/5

    Tannin

  • 1/5

    Sweetness

  • Medium

    Alcohol

  • Light

    Body

Aromas

  • Gooseberry

  • Grass

  • Lemon

  • Floral

Details

More Information
Wine TypeWhite wine
ClosureNatural Cork
Alc. Vol13.5
RegionLoire
CountryFrance
Grape VarietalSauvignon Blanc

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The Loire Valley

The Loire Valley

The heart of France, The Loire Valley follows a 630-mile course from a source near Beaujolais to the Atlantic Ocean, and is famous for its natural beauty, magnificent châteaux, and great wine.

The region can be split into four main areas – lower, middle, central and upper Loire – each with numerous appellations and styles of wines. Whilst the plantings here are varied, you can simplify things by understanding that the Loire Valley is dominated by four major grape varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and Cabernet Franc.

The Pays Nantais (Lower Loire) is all about white wines, notably Muscadet – the crisp, dry, sea-salt-y white made from Melon de Bourgogne. The Middle Loire – Anjou, Saumur & Touraine – is where Chenin Blanc gets into its prime (Savennières, Vouvray), where sparkling wines rule (Crémant de Loire), and where Cabernet Franc takes centre stage (Chinon, Saumur-Champigny). Central Loire is home to the most recognizable appellations for quality Sauvignon Blanc – Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. The Upper Loire or – Auvergne – is an ancient wine growing area of France, but a little harder to track down. Auvergne reds are usually made from Gamay and Pinot Noir, whilst the whites will often be Chardonnay.

France

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available. 

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.