LES RACINES POUILLY FUME 750ML

Les Racines Pouilly-Fumé — Detailed Description

Les Racines Pouilly-Fumé is a classic Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, known for its combination of vibrant citrus fruit, fresh acidity, and the distinctive mineral character associated with Pouilly-Fumé.

Tasting Profile

1. Appearance: Pale straw with bright greenish highlights.
2. Aromas: Fresh lemon, lime, green apple, white peach, grapefruit, and white flowers, with characteristic flinty and smoky mineral notes.
3. Palate: Crisp and energetic, showing citrus, green apple, pear, and subtle stone-fruit flavors. Bright acidity gives the wine a clean, refreshing structure.
4. Minerality: A pronounced chalky, flinty, and lightly smoky character adds complexity and length.
5. Finish: Clean, dry, and persistent, with lingering citrus, minerality, and a subtlesaline impression.

Style

Pouilly-Fumé is traditionally a dry, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc. The name “Fumé” refers to the characteristic smoky/flinty impression often associated with wines from the appellation. Rather than being overtly tropical or sweet, thestyle emphasizes freshness, precision, citrus, and minerality.

Flavor profile: 🍋 Lemon • 🍈 Lime • 🍏 Green Apple • 🍊 Grapefruit • 🍐 Pear • 🍑 White Peach • 🪨 Flint • 🌫️ Smoke • 🌿 Fresh Herbs

Food Pairings

Excellent with:

1. Oysters and shellfish
2. Fresh oysters with lemon
3. Shrimp and prawns
4. Grilled or steamed fish
5. Goat cheese
6. Sushi and sashimi
7. Seafood salads
8. Fresh herbs and green vegetables

Serving temperature: Approximately 45–50°F (7–10°C).

Overall impression: A dry, crisp, mineral-focused Sauvignon Blanc offering bright citrus and orchard fruit, pronounced flinty character, refreshing acidity, and a clean, elegant finish.