Ainsivous saurez comment boire vos Sancerre et vos Pouilly-FumĂ©. Pouilly FumĂ© / Pouilly FuissĂ©, quelle est la diffĂ©rence ? Tous deux n’existent qu’en blanc. Le Pouilly-FumĂ© ne doit pas ĂȘtre confondu avec son paronyme MĂąconnais qu’est le Pouilly FuissĂ©, issu du cĂ©page Chardonnay et donc produit en Bourgogne. Letus know your preferences and recieve ÂŁ5 and only the Newsletters that'll interest you ActusVins & Spiritueux - POUILLY FUMÉ - DOMINIQUE ET MALLORIE PABIOT - FLEUR DES VIGNES 2020 France - POUILLY FUMÉ - DOMINIQUE ET MALLORIE PABIOT - FLEUR DES VIGNES 2020 JavaScript est dĂ©sactivĂ© dans votre navigateur Internet. Fast Money. About Latest PostsKathryn Loveless fell in love with wine after her first sip. She loves the entire experience that comes with wine. Her brain always feels stimulated because of the difference sights, tastes, smells, and smoothness that comes from different wines. Now, she's dedicating herself to helping other people have the same experiences! What is Sancerre?Why is Sancerre only produced in France?ClimateTerroirHistory of the Sancerre RegionLocation of Sancerre in the Loire ValleyPhylloxera infection on a grapevineEnter the Sauvignon Blanc!What does Sancerre Taste Like?Food that Pairs with SancerreEntreesAppetizersHerbsDessertsThe Difference Between Sancerre and Sauvignon BlancWhat to look for in a good Sancerre Wine?How much does Sancerre Cost?The Best Sancerre Under $502015 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Jadis2017 Pascal Jolivet Le ChĂȘne Marchand Sancerre2015 Domaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils Tradition SancerreThe Best Sancerre Under $302017 Philippe Raimbault Les Fossiles Sancerre 2017 Lucien Crochet Sancerre 2017 Domaine du Nozay Sancerre Blanc Why is Sancerre so expensive?The Best Alternatives to SancerreTourainePouilly-FumĂ©Sauvignon BlancThe Best Sancerre Alternatives Under $202018 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, M. PlouzeauPhilippe Raimbault Pouilly-FumĂ© Les Lumeaux2017 Fournier PĂšre et Fils Sauvignon BlancThe Best Years for SancerreGeneral Sancerre FAQsSummarize It for Me What is Sancerre? The short answer wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes in a specific area of France’s Loire Valley. Now for the long answer. Claimed by many to be “the ultimate Sauvignon Blanc,” Sancerre hails from a tiny area in the Eastern region of Loire Valley, France. Why is Sancerre only produced in France? The Loire Valley of France is the prime spot for growing Sauvignon Blanc vines. Though they are grown to great success all over the world. The Loire is full of rolling limestone hills and cooler climates with hot and hopefully dry summers. Vineyards plant nearly entirely Sauvignon Blanc vines. The only notable exception is Pinot Noir vines. Growing grapes is a complicated art. But climate and geography, two of the simplest concepts, are the ones that have the greatest impact on Sancerre. Climate Sauvignon Blanc grapes require lots of light but low heat. The Loire is located at a higher altitude than New Zealand and therefore has longer growing season days. Which leads to longer periods of light, but less physical heat. Perfect for these little green grapes to flourish! Really all they have to worry about is rain. Terroir In terms of geography, Loire can’t be beaten. What makes this region truly special is the three types of soil, or terroir, local to the region. Chalk/Limestone soils “Caillottes” produce an excellently balanced floral flavor Clay soils “Terres Blance” produce a fruity flavor and a full-bodied wine Flint soils “Silex” produce a gun smoke flavor and mineral quality All grown from the same region, the various permutations of these flavor combinations create complex varieties of wine. The varied and impressive flavors surpass many of the shallower varieties of Sauvignon Blanc that focus on vegetable characteristics. BTW No other region that uses Sauvignon Blanc grapes can claim the title of Sancerre on their wine. The label only originates from the specific Sancerre region in France. For more information on French regions, their AOC designations, and geographical protections
 check out this article! Sancerre is usually aged in stainless steel, so the true flavors of the terroir shine through. A good Sancerre is complex enough without adding oak. However, a few producers do oak their wines, adding in flavors like brioche, shortbread, and toast. BTW The Sancerre region of Loire also produces several reds and rosĂ©s from Pinot Noir. These are typically medium-bodied and fairly dry. They are harder to come by than blancs. History of the Sancerre Region Location of Sancerre in the Loire Valley If you traveled to Sancerre, you’d feel you were in an iconic French village. It is located smack-dab in the center of France and has a long history of French patriotism. A number of resistance groups have taken up residence over the centuries. Religious rebels during the Protest reformation, royalist rebels during the French Revolution, and even the French Resistance during the German occupation in WWII
all fled to and set up command in Sancerre! But since those days, Sancerre has experienced a change of its own. The region originally grew Burgundy wines like Pinot Noir and Gamay. Unfortunately, in the 1800s those vines were destroyed by an insect invasion, Phylloxera. Phylloxera infection on a grapevine Phylloxera is an insect that sucks sap from the roots and leaves of grapevines. This causes damage that leaves the vine open to infection. And slowly starves the plant of water and nutrients. There is no cure or pesticide that stops them. Entire plantations were destroyed and had to be replanted. Since the climate and terroir weren’t particularly favorable for Burgundy vines, to begin with, producers decided to replant with a more favorable grape instead. Enter the Sauvignon Blanc! Since then, wine producers have worked to create the exceptional Sancerre Sauvignon Blancs we know and love today! BTW American strains of Sauvignon Blanc are actually Phylloxera resistant. Producers in Sancerre opted to graft in these resistant strains. Grafting in a resistant strain of vine is the only way to protect future grapes from an infection. What does Sancerre Taste Like? Sancerre producers try to avoid the vegetable flavors that make up a classic Sauvignon Blanc from other regions. They focus on mineral and fruit notes. The flavors are wide and varied, ranging from ripe lychee to white flowers to limestone to flint and gravel. The goal is to make a sleek, smooth, elegant dry white wine that bursts with fruit but doesn’t lose any of its bracing acidity. Typical flavors and aromas in a Sancerre Gooseberry Basil Tarragon Flinty-smoke Limestone Chalk Lychee Pear Lime White flowers If you are someone who generally avoids “green” wines like Sauvignon Blanc, try a Sancerre instead! The fruit and mineral combination makes you feel like you’re sipping something exotic. Food that Pairs with Sancerre Sancerre has strong acidity, which makes it perfect to pair with food. Many people claim it has too much minerality to be sipped alone, but I disagree. Entrees Roast Chicken with Zucchini Lightly seasoned pork chop with summer squashes Roast Turkey breast with potatoes and roasted cauliflower Poached Salmon with asparagus Whitefishes like grilled trout or seared bass Artichokes Fish tacos with avocado, tomato, and cucumber Cheeses Goat Cheese is the most classic pairing. Also try Brie Camembert Farmer’s Cheese Mascarpone Feta Gruyere Monterey Jack Appetizers Ceviche Oysters Shellfish Guacamole Caesar Salad Herbs Most “green” spices like Thyme Basil Tarragon Cilantro Chives Chervil On the Spicer End White Pepper Lemon/Lime Shallots Ginger Horseradish Wasabi Desserts Lemon Custard Pavlova with tropical fruits Lemon Cake Key Lime Pie The Difference Between Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc Location. Location. Location. As Dr. Vinny from WineSpectator says, All Sancerres are Sauvignon Blancs. But not all Sauvignon Blancs are Sancerres. The Sauvignon Blanc grape is the foundation for both wines. However, Sancerre wines are only produced in the Loire Valley of France. Sauvignon Blanc is a variety of grape. It can be produced in many countries and the wine from its fruits can come from grapes grown anywhere. Most Sauvignon Blancs have a green, vegetable character. But Sancerre wines originate only in Loire, France and are more complex and contain minerals and fruit combinations that aren’t found anywhere else. Loire, France What to look for in a good Sancerre Wine? It is hard to find a bad bottle of Sancerre, so you’re relatively safe picking up almost anything on the of course, some bottles are heavier on minerals and others are heavier on fruit. Fruitier examples would be bottles from Domaine Fouassier or “Les Montes DamnĂ©s” from Roger and Christopher Moreux. More mineral examples would be Pascal Jolivet or Lucien Crochet bottles. How much does Sancerre Cost? By now, you’ve probably guessed that Sancerre is one of the top Sauvignon Blanc varieties you can find. Why Go With Drizly? Wider selection, more states delivered and Canada too!, a better refund policy, and an easier to use website. Drizly has clearly established themselves as the market leader and our preferred option here! Find Wine & Liquor We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Considered the purest form of the grape, you’ll be hard pressed to find any bottle under around $25. A top-notch Sancerre can cost upwards of $60-70, and the majority hang out around $34-50. However, there are very good young Sancerres to be found in the $25-30 range! The Best Sancerre Under $50 2015 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Jadis Buy this and hold on to it for another year or so. It’s still young and has some green hints to it. But there is even now a strong citrus acidity with delicious herbs and spice like ginger. Green mangos, gooseberry, and faint cut grass on the nose. It is slightly reminiscent of a New World Sauvignon Blanc but with Sancerre’s classic mineral and gunflint notes to balance out the green. Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Jadis It has great intensity, with green fruits that are tautly textured with herbal and mineral characteristics. Packed with ripeness and youthful acidity, the wine will age and shouldn't be drunk before 2021. Check price Buy at Vinino We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. 2017 Pascal Jolivet Le ChĂȘne Marchand Sancerre BuĂ© is one of the few communes in France allowed to produce Sancerre. And after drinking this bottle, you’ll see why they get the honor! Pascal Jolivet is one of the top vineyards in the area. They produce rich ripe fruit that creates strong tropical flavors like guava, passionfruit, melon, and lime. The fruit is pure and there is very little “green” or grassy about this wine. The distinct minerality of Loire touches in the back palate with hints of chalk. Elegant. Refined. Delicious. 2015 Domaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils Tradition Sancerre An entry-level Sancerre that should be consumed now. There are a strong structure and a pleasant texture. Very restrained mango and grapefruit with an added touch of creamy peach and pear. This is a very mineral-driven wine with notes of flint, limestone, and gooseberry on the nose. And excellent wine if you’re wanting to try out your first high-priced Sancerre. The Best Sancerre Under $30 2017 Philippe Raimbault Les Fossiles Sancerre Philippe Raimbault Les Fossiles Sancerre Vivino This Sancerre was just released and is made in such miniscule quantities that we bought all we could get our hands on. Made from Pinot Noir and an easy wine to pair with smoked fish or even a baked trout. Check price We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. A classic example of the Loire Valley terroir. The acidity is bright and strong, while the classic chalky minerality shines through. Citrus and white fruit are strong on the nose with delicious notes of grapefruit and lemon. The combination of flint and fruit is exquisite. 2017 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Lucien Crochet Sancerre Blanc Vivino White wine from Sancerre France. This wine is pungent and distinctive with mineral and grapefruit flavors; great depth and texture. Check price We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. A fresh and delicious wine are full of minerality and citrus acidity. The subtle fruit notes of green apple, gooseberry, and lemon blend beautifully with flinty minerals and limestone finish. There is a faint hint of smoke that deepens the complexity. An absolutely fresh wine that bursts with flavors. 2017 Domaine du Nozay Sancerre Blanc Full of very green apples and a tiny hint of pineapple, this vintage is heavier on the fruit than many Sancerre bottles. The slightly grassy and floral notes stop it from becoming overpowering and instead create a well-balanced bottle with excellent acidity. The flinty aroma is only an afterthought but it adds a complex minerality that blends seamlessly. Domaine du Nozay Sancerre Blanc Vivino With a broad, flinty mineral core of palate-staining intensity, this cuvee positively bristles with energy, a testament to its supremely healthy biodynamically wrought grapes of origin. Check price We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Why is Sancerre so expensive? It is difficult to find Sancerre wines under $20. In essence, you are paying for the label. Or, more specifically, you are paying for the guarantee of quality. Sancerre producers are experts in combining different grapes from different terroirs to craft a unique wine with subtle and complex flavors. They are a step above most Sauvignon Blancs. Not only that, but demand has been skyrocketing since the difference is obvious to even casual wine drinkers. The only real downside to Sancerre is the high acidity. This can make it hard to sip alone and often requires food as a softener. But I’ve personally never found a bottle I didn’t enjoy sipping! All combined, Sancerre doesn’t come cheap. The combination of fruit, florals, minerals, bright acidity, and full-body is hard to beat. However, there are some wines from other areas of the Loire Valley, and even some from other parts of the world, that have a “Sancerre-Like” quality. The upside is they usually have a lower price tag! The Best Alternatives to Sancerre Here are some of the top wines, French and not, that resemble Sancerre
but won’t break your bank! Touraine Touraine is also grown in the Loire Valley of France. It is a mixed appellation, producing both dry whites and rich reds. Their Sauvignon Blancs are varied just like their soil flint, clay, limestone, chalk, sand, and gravel are all located in Touraine. The nose of Touraine Sauvignon Blancs tends to be fruitier and sweeter, though the taste is the classic dry white with crisp refreshing acidity. The difference from Sancerre A more varied terroir and climate Sweeter nose Notes of Honeysuckle M Plouzeau Touraine Sauvignon Drizly White wine from Touraine France. Plouzeau features low yields, predominantly hand harvested at ideal physiological ripeness, and vinification directed towards emphasizing fruit and not extracting tannins. Check price Buy at Vinino We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Pouilly-FumĂ© Located right across the Loire river from Sancerre, Pouilly-FumĂ© pronounced “poo-YEE foo-MAY” is its main competitor. Pouilly-FumĂ© is a 100% white appellation, meaning the region only grows white grapes! It stays about 6-8 months on lees Sancerre only stays about 3-4 months to provide more depth and toasty flavors. The terroir is very similar in the two regions, but Pouilly-FumĂ© has a fruitier quality. Differences from Sancerre Longer aging Terroir is Kimmeridgian, made from fossilized oyster shells Wines tend to be a tiny bit darker More exotic fruit flavors Sauvignon Blanc As you might have guessed, a good ol’ Sauvignon Blanc will serve as a Sancerre substitute in a pinch. Of course, finding one that is Sancerre-like can be difficult. You’ll need to look for one that is grown in a similar terroir. You’ll want similar climate cooler, but with short, hot, and dry summers and long days of sunlight. You’ll also want similar soils flint or limestone. The Finger Lakes of New York, occasionally New Zealand, Chile, and some other areas of France are all good bets. The difference from Sancerre Can come from all over the world Tend to focus on the green, vegetable flavors Tend to be shallower and lack complexity Fewer flint notes, wetter stone The Best Sancerre Alternatives Under $20 2018 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, M. Plouzeau Grown in gravel soil near the river, strong notes of fruit filter in. Strong lime acidity mixed with green apples and honeysuckle. There are no hint of green vegetables, just strong minerality and delicious fruits. With an appetizing limestone finish, this is very similar to a Sancerre. M Plouzeau Touraine Sauvignon Drizly White wine from Touraine France. Plouzeau features low yields, predominantly hand harvested at ideal physiological ripeness, and vinification directed towards emphasizing fruit and not extracting tannins. Check price Buy at Vinino We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Philippe Raimbault Pouilly-FumĂ© Les Lumeaux A sweet citrus nose that smooths into elderflower and passionfruit. This is sweeter than most Sancerre wines but high acidity and medium body keep it from drifting too far. There is a creamy pear, peach, and lychee palate with hints of grass. Minerality is not quite strong here. This is a good bet if you enjoy a Chardonnay. 2017 Fournier PĂšre et Fils Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Fournier has vineyards in all major Sauvignon Blanc regions of France. This allows them to bottle lovely bargain steals like this Sauvignon Blanc vintage
made in the same vineyard as Sancerre. Now, what’s better than that! Notes of green herbs and green apple on the nose. The palate is full of green apple, lemon zest, and gooseberry with hints of white pepper and delicious minerality. It finishes on citrus and just a hint of flint. This is a clean, citrusy wine, perfect for summer picnics or walks by the beach! The Best Years for Sancerre Recent years have been good for Sancerre – 2017 through 2015. They’ve all produced impressive bottles with complex and full flavors. 2016 was particularly good for Sancerre, these vintages have high acidity 2015 was the first really stellar year since 2010. The growing season was hot and dry, so the grapes ripened well. Further back, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2002 all had consistent growing seasons that produced pure wines with signature bright acidity. In general, more floral wines should be enjoyed around 3-5 years after bottling. While fruit heavy Sancerre can be enjoyed as long as 10 years after the vintage! However, there are some “entry level” Sancerres made from combinations of vineyards and soils. These can be consumed more quickly and give you a good head start in understanding the complexities of Sancerre! General Sancerre FAQs Is Sancerre sweet or dry?Dry! There are some wines that may have a sweeter edge to them, but they are by no means classified as sweet wines. Should you age Sancerre?Yes and no. Many bottles of Sancerre are actually best with a little aging, though these tend to be top-tier bottles. Should you decant Sancerre?Decanting Sancerre isn’t necessary. But a younger Sancerre is one of the few white wines that does benefit from decanting!Because Sancerre is so complex, decanting the wine and allowing the oxygenation process to begin actually brings out the subtler flavors and makes for a more complex wine. Just don’t decant it too long before serving or you’ll lose some of that fresh acidity. No more than 30 minutes before serving. Should Sancerre be served cold?Yes. In general, most white wines should be served chilled. Sancerre is included in that list. However, Sancerre shouldn’t be served too cold, as it is a complex wine. You’ll risk diluting the aromas and more subtle flavors of the it out of the fridge about 20 to 30 minutes before you serve. What is the difference between Sancerre and Pouilly-FumĂ© and Pouilly-FuissĂ©?Pouilly-FumĂ© is also made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. However, according to France’s AOC designations, because it is grown in a different region they cannot claim the Sancerre is typically denser and muskier and heavy on pronounced “poo-yYEE fwee-SAY” is made in Burgundy, France only from Chardonnay grapes. It’s a totally different wine! Summarize It for Me Sancerre has gotten a reputation as “The Fancy Sauvignon Blanc.” And with good reason! Originating from the Loire Valley of France, the three soils of the region create some of the sleekest and most complex white wines on the market. Sancerre wines are rich in minerality, citrus, fruits, and acidity. If you’re willing to spend the money, you’ll get the chance to taste one of the purest varieties of Sauvignon Blanc known to man. If you’re budget just won’t allow you to spring for a bottle, try a Touraine or Pouilly-FumĂ© from regions near Sancerre. Some of their bottles are just as good. Sit back. Relax. And get ready for a truly delicious treat! A Selection Just For You Join FirstLeaf Wine Club We partnered with FirstLeaf Wine Club to bring you this special offer 6 wines for $ + Free Shipping. All you have to do is Take the Quiz and let FirstLeaf take care of the rest. Take the Quiz We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. MÂCON-VILLAGES, MÂCON-BUSSIÈRES & MÂCON-VERGISSON CĂ©page Chardonnay. 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Vinification FĂ»ts de chĂȘne de 10 ans. Conservation Frais dans ses premiĂšres annĂ©es, le MĂącon-Vergisson s'assouplit au cours du vieillissement, de 5 Ă  6 ans. Service A dĂ©guster entre 12 et 13°C Accords mets et vins Le MĂącon-Vergisson est idĂ©al avec un apĂ©ritif Ă©laborĂ©, des salades complexes, des escargots, des poissons en sauce, des moules, des andouillettes et des fromages de chĂšvre. CĂ©page Chardonnay Origine Issu de la parcelle les taupes », le MĂącon-BussiĂšres est situĂ© en lisiĂšre du Pouilly-FuissĂ© sur la commune de BussiĂšres. La minĂ©ralitĂ© bien typique du terroir s’exprime avec art dans ce MĂącon tout en finesse. Vinification FĂ»ts de chĂȘne de 10 ans. Conservation Frais dans ses premiĂšres annĂ©es, le MĂącon-BussiĂšres s’assouplit au cours du vieillissement, de 5 Ă  6 ans. 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 mais aussi au foie gras cuit. Son bel Ă©quilibre aciditĂ©-souplesse s’accorde avec les poissons et les viandes blanches volaille, veau en sauce crĂ©mĂ©e. CĂ©page Chardonnay. Origine Ce Pouilly-FuissĂ© est Ă©laborĂ© Ă  partir d’une des meilleures parcelles de Vergisson Ronchevat, vigne ĂągĂ©e de 40 ans au sous-sol Ă  dominance argileuse qui confĂšre au vin, gras, rondeur et souplesse. Vinification FĂ»ts de chĂȘne de 5 ans. Respectueux des traditions familiales, Pierre-Emmanuel entonne cette cuvĂ©e en fĂ»ts de chĂȘne de 5 ans comme au temps de ses aĂŻeux. Le bois ainsi vieilli attendrit encore ce vin Ă©lĂ©gant sans pour autant dissimuler ses arĂŽmes naturels de fruits exotiques et de fleurs blanches. Conservation Le Pouilly-FuissĂ© est trĂšs agrĂ©able Ă  boire dĂšs ses jeunes annĂ©es. Cependant, nous vous conseillons d’attendre 3-5 ans et jusqu’à 10 ans pour qu’il puisse s’épanouir et acquĂ©rir ses lettres de noblesse. Service 12 – 13 °C. Une tempĂ©rature trop fraĂźche occulterait ses arĂŽmes dĂ©licats. Accords mets et vins Riche et complexe, le Pouilly-FuissĂ© est marquĂ© d’une touche de minĂ©ralitĂ© qui convient aux crustacĂ©s nobles homards, langoustes
 mais aussi au foie gras cuit. Son bel Ă©quilibre aciditĂ©-souplesse s’accorde avec les poissons et les viandes blanches. CĂ©page Chardonnay Origine Assemblage de vieilles vignes ĂągĂ©es de 45 ans en moyenne. Vinification FĂ»ts de chĂȘne de moins de 3 ans. Vinifier en fĂ»ts rĂ©cents impose chaque annĂ©e une sĂ©lection minutieuse afin de trouver le meilleur Ă©quilibre entre les arĂŽmes torrĂ©fiĂ©s du bois et les saveurs dĂ©licates du vin. C'est un vin racĂ© et distinguĂ© qui met les sens en Ă©veil... Conservation Le Pouilly-FuissĂ© est trĂšs agrĂ©able Ă  boire dĂšs ses jeunes annĂ©es. Cependant, nous vous conseillons d'attendre 3-5 ans et jusque 10 ans pour qu'il puisse s'Ă©panouir et acquĂ©rir ses lettres de noblesse. Service 12 – 13 °C. Une tempĂ©rature trop fraĂźche occulterait ses arĂŽmes dĂ©licats. Accords mets et vins Riche et complexe, le Pouilly-FuissĂ© est marquĂ© d’une touche de minĂ©ralitĂ© qui convient aux crustacĂ©s nobles homards, langoustes
 mais aussi au foie gras cuit. Son bel Ă©quilibre aciditĂ©-souplesse s’accorde avec les poissons et les viandes blanches. CĂ©page Chardonnay Origine Ce Pouilly-FuissĂ© est issu d’un assemblage de plusieurs parcelles situĂ©es sur les terroirs de Vergisson. Sous des traits opulents, la structure est droite, favorisĂ©e par une richesse aromatique exceptionnelle. Vinification En cuves thermo-rĂ©gulĂ©es pendant 10 mois jusqu’à la mise en bouteilles en juillet Terroirs Terres du Perray, La Folle, En France, Le RepostĂšre, Les Vignes Dessus Conservation Le Pouilly-FuissĂ© est trĂšs agrĂ©able Ă  boire dĂšs ses jeunes annĂ©es. Cependant, nous vous conseillons d’attendre 3-5 ans et jusqu’à 10 ans pour qu’il puisse s’épanouir et acquĂ©rir ses lettres de noblesse. Service 12–13 °C. Une tempĂ©rature trop fraĂźche occulterait ses arĂŽmes dĂ©licats. Accords mets et vins Riche et complexe, le Pouilly-FuissĂ© est marquĂ© d’une touche de minĂ©ralitĂ© qui convient aux crustacĂ©s nobles homards, langoustes
 mais aussi au foie gras cuit. Son bel Ă©quilibre aciditĂ©-souplesse s’accorde avec poissons et viandes blanches volaille, veau en sauce crĂ©mĂ©e. POUILLY-FUISSÉ "AUTHENTIQUE" POUILLY-FUISSÉ "ANCESTRAL" POUILLY-FUISSÉ "QUINTESSENCE" POUILLY-FUISSÉ "TERROIRS" NOBLESSE ÉLÉGANCE Vins & autres plaisirs liquides En Touraine, deux communes voisines se disputent autour de leurs appellations respectives et concurrentes nĂ©es la mĂȘme annĂ©e, en 1937. Pourquoi faut-il que le vin français soit si compliquĂ© ? ­Certaines appellations semblent nĂ©es pour ĂȘtre confondues. Il y a les classiques pommard en Bourgogne et ­pomerol Ă  Bordeaux, les terribles pouilly-fumĂ© dans la Loire et pouilly-fuissĂ© en Bourgogne. Et il y a le bourgueil et le saint-nicolas-de-bourgueil. L’avantage, c’est qu’on se situe dans la mĂȘme rĂ©gion, la Loire, et plus prĂ©cisĂ©ment en Touraine. Les vignes des deux appellations, 100 % cabernet franc, poussent ­entre Tours et Angers, dans l’ouest de la Touraine, Ă  l’est de l’Anjou. Face Ă  elles, de l’autre cĂŽtĂ© du fleuve, il y a Chinon. Fausses jumelles En regardant une carte, l’appellation saint-nicolas-de-bourgueil apparaĂźt ramassĂ©e autour de sa commune, enclavĂ©e dans l’ouest de la vaste Bourgueil. Faites appel Ă  votre bon sens. Que vous dit-il ? Que Saint-Nicolas ressemble Ă  une dĂ©nomination communale de Bourgueil, plus prĂ©cise et sans doute plus prestigieuse. Logique. Sauf que pas du tout. Il s’agit de deux appellations bien distinctes, telles deux fausses jumelles. Elles produisent du vin rouge, Ă  98 %. Elles sont nĂ©es la mĂȘme annĂ©e, en 1937. Il y a tout de mĂȘme une lĂ©gĂšre diffĂ©rence de style. Pour faire simple, on peut se fier aux indications de Patrick Olivier, prĂ©sident des vins de Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil A Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, il y a davantage de sable et de graviers en sous-sol. Donc vous rencontrerez souvent des vins lĂ©gers, fruitĂ©s, fĂ©minins, agrĂ©ables Ă  boire jeunes. A Bourgueil, il y a plus de vignobles sur des argiles et argilo-calcaires, ce qui donne des vins plus corsĂ©s, tanniques, plus marquĂ©s en bouche, qu’il faut attendre un peu. » A y regarder de plus prĂšs, les diffĂ©rents types de sol se succĂšdent depuis les bords de la Loire jusqu’en haut des coteaux, enjambent les deux AOC et compliquent un peu les choses. FossĂ© de prix C’était Clochemerle dans toute sa splendeur. Les conflits se rallumaient Ă  la moindre occasion. » Jean-Baptiste Thouet, vigneron La vĂ©ritable raison de cette scission, dans le fond, il faut la ­rechercher non pas dans le sol ou la vigne, mais dans l’histoire, Ă  la ­RĂ©volution. Il y a deux Ă©glises Ă  Bourgueil, qui donneront naissance aux deux communes. Et l’église Saint-Nicolas rassemble ceux des Hauts », comme on dit pĂ©jorativement pour qualifier ceux qui habitent loin du centre-ville, ceux qui apprennent la fin de la guerre un mois aprĂšs les autres. En fait, avec une AOC qui lui est propre, Saint-Nicolas acquiert, enfin, un peu de superbe. Et voilĂ  que tout s’inverse. Avec un nom aussi chic, rappelant les grands vignobles qui ont tous un saint » dans leur nom, cette appellation fait envie au consommateur. Et puis, elle est dans les petits papiers du caviste Nicolas, qui en inonde la capitale. Les saint-nicolas-de-bourgueil dĂ©barquent sur toutes les tables. Quelle aubaine pour les restaurateurs, ce vin qui n’a pas besoin de vieillir ! Un fossĂ© de prix et de ventes se crĂ©e. Les tensions naissent. Ou plutĂŽt s’intensifient. C’était Clochemerle dans toute sa splendeur, s’amuse Jean-Baptiste Thouet, vigneron au Clos de l’Abbaye de Bourgueil. Les conflits se rallumaient Ă  la moindre occasion. MĂȘme dans les annĂ©es 1980, ils nous ont polluĂ© la vie et la convivialitĂ© interappellations. » Aujourd’hui, tous assurent que la discorde a disparu. Que la nouvelle gĂ©nĂ©ration travaille main dans la main entre les appellations, parfois mĂȘme sur les deux en mĂȘme temps. On s’en tient Ă  une stricte diffĂ©rence gustative. Jeunesse ou maturitĂ©. FruitĂ© ou tanin. Vous pouvez choisir votre camp. A condition que ce ne soit pas pour ranimer des querelles de clocher. SĂ©lection Le Clos de l’Abbaye, bourgueil, rouge, 2010 D’abord parce que c’est grĂące Ă  cette ­abbaye qu’est apparu le cabernet franc, dit breton » dans la rĂ©gion. Ensuite parce que, avec ses quelques annĂ©es, les tanins se fondent, le cuir et les Ă©pices ressortent. TrĂšs plaisant. 10,20 € Catherine et Pierre Breton, Nuits d’Ivresse, bourgueil, rouge, 2015 Ce couple emblĂ©matique des vins nature de la Loire propose un vin sans soufre mais avec du caractĂšre. Le sol ­argilo-calcaire lui donne de la densitĂ© et des tanins tout en restant savoureux. 16 € Yannick Amirault, La Source, saint-nicolas-de-bourgueil, rouge, 2015 Le fruit dans son plus simple appareil », ­annonce le producteur. Et c’est vrai qu’avec ses origines sableuses en terrasse de la Loire, c’est un jus lĂ©ger et joyeux pour un plaisir immĂ©diat. Un vin complĂštement glou-glou » ! 12 € SĂ©bastien David, L’Hurluberlu, saint-nicolas-de-bourgueil, rouge, 2015 Le nom de ce vin est Ă  l’image de son crĂ©ateur. SĂ©bastien David adore expĂ©rimenter, crĂ©er des cuvĂ©es originales, en biodynamie et sans soufre. Pour calmer les ardeurs de cette bombe Ă  fruits, carafez-le. 11,50 € OphĂ©lie Neiman Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil Ă  la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil. DĂ©couvrir les offres multicomptes Parce qu’une autre personne ou vous est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil. 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