Pouilly-Fumé 2020 – Château de Tracy

The grapes to produce Pouilly-Fumé Château de Tracy  were carefully selected, gently crushed and each of the press wines was vinified separately. A long, slow fermentation took place at low temperatures in stainless steel vats to retain the purity of fruit and the nuances of the terroir. Intervention was kept to the minimum. Pouilly-Fumé Château de Tracy was matured on its fine lees until the following spring, when blending of the vats took place.

The vineyard is located in Tracy sur Loire, on the slopes overlooking the Loire River. The 29 year old vines are planted with a south-westerly orientation to provide the maximum exposure to the sun. The clayey flint soil imparts an assertive character to the wines; they are powerful and distinct, while the calcareous Kimmeridgian subsoil produces rich, elegant wines with complex aromas. The vineyard is managed using sustainable practices, such as leaf thinning, grass ploughing and the use of butterfly lures to reduce the number of chemical treatments required. The ecological system in the vineyard is meticulously considered and practices such as intensifying the organic life in the soil and promoting synergies with the biotope of the soil, leads to the ultimate goal of producing more healthy, balanced and aromatic grapes. The grapes are hand harvested in several triages to ensure optimal maturity.