Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2021 to 2027.
vintage1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Enthusiast reviewed 2023202088/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower, lime

Palate: citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone, pear

Joseph Mellot's flagship Pouilly-Fumé from flint and travertine soils. Smoky pierre à fusil signature on a citrus-driven, saline Sauvignon.

What it pairs with

  • Smoked salmon
    Smoky flint signature locks onto smoked fish; lime acidity lifts cream cheese.
  • Oysters with shallot mignonette
    Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; smoky pierre à fusil substitutes for shallot bite.
  • Chèvre and fig salad
    Pouilly-Fumé's smoky-mineral profile bridges goat cheese tang and fig sweetness.
  • Thai green curry
    Citrus pith and saline mineral handle coconut milk; herbal lift catches lemongrass.

History

Le Troncsec is Joseph Mellot's flagship Pouilly-Fumé. The cuvée draws from flint and travertine soils typical of the AOC for a smoky, mineral expression.

  1. 1995: Le Troncsec Pouilly-Fumé bottling established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Joseph Mellot · visiting guide
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 38 at retail
Drinking window
1-7 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Pouilly-Fumé Le Troncsec

What does Joseph Mellot Le Troncsec 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 Le Troncsec?

Drink between 1 and 7 years from vintage. The smoky flint signature emerges within 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.

Is Joseph Mellot Le Troncsec vegan?

Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.

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