Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2021 to 2027.
vintage1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Enthusiast reviewed 2023 | 2020 | 88/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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.More wines for salmon →
- Oysters with shallot mignonette Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; smoky pierre à fusil substitutes for shallot bite.More wines for oysters →
- Chèvre and fig salad Pouilly-Fumé's smoky-mineral profile bridges goat cheese tang and fig sweetness.More wines for goat cheese →
- Thai green curry Citrus pith and saline mineral handle coconut milk; herbal lift catches lemongrass.More wines for curry →
With cheese
Crottin de Chavignol
Our pick Pouilly-Fumé is a dry Sauvignon Blanc from flint and limestone across the river from Sancerre, and its high acidity and citrus lift the nutty notes of a half-dry crottin. The consortium names it among the wines the cheese likes, after white Sancerre and Menetou-Salon.
Valençay
Our pick Valençay's ash coat and creamy young paste want a sharp, dry white. Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc from flint and limestone, brings high acidity and citrus that cut the cream. The consortium itself names Valençay AOC wine.
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.
- 1995Le 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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