In the glass
Aroma: grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower, lime
Palate: citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone, pear
Bourgeois' Pouilly-Fumé from travertine soils across the river from Sancerre. Smoky flint signature on a citrus-driven, saline Sauvignon.
What it pairs with
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Smoked salmon blinis
The wine's pierre à fusil smoke locks onto smoked fish; lime acidity lifts cream cheese. -
Oysters with mignonette
Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; citrus replaces mignonette's vinegar lift. -
Chèvre and fig salad
Pouilly-Fumé's smoky-mineral profile bridges goat cheese tang and fig sweetness. -
Thai green curry
Citrus pith and saline drive handle coconut milk; herbal lift catches lemongrass and lime leaf.
History
Bourgeois extended into Pouilly-Fumé to express the river's other bank. En Travertin is the family's flagship there, sourced from travertine and silex soils typical of the AOC.
- 2002 — First vintage of En Travertin under the Bourgeois label
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Henri Bourgeois (Famille Bourgeois)
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- Pouilly-Fumé AOC
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel, aged on fine lees, no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Scores
- Decanter 91 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin
What does Bourgeois En Travertin taste like?
Grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower and lime on the nose; citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone and pear on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a smoky finish.
When should I drink En Travertin?
Drink between 1 and 7 years from vintage. The smoky flint signature emerges after 18 months in bottle and persists across the drinking window.
What is the difference between Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre?
Pouilly-Fumé sits across the Loire from Sancerre and is known for its smoky pierre à fusil character from flint and travertine soils. En Travertin shows that signature in pure form.
Is En Travertin vegan?
The producer does not declare vegan status on this cuvée. Check the current vintage's back label or producer site for fining details.