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But what is Pouilly-Fumé ?
Pouilly-Fumé… What a funny name for a wine !

This is here, in Pouilly-sur-Loire, where the grape variety Sauvignon blanc develops a complexity and an unparalleled range of flavors

Pouilly-fumé is a generous, dry and fruity white wine. He restitutes us in his bottle, the inimitable taste of Pouilly’s terroir thanks to his aromas of “gunflint”. Mineral and fruity flavours are his typicality!

Old of several million of years, Pouilly’s terroir composed of kimmeridgian marls, hard limestones and flint, give to Pouilly-Fumé his mineral flavor,his slightness and sometimes his fresh and bright nature or sometimes his franc and long in mouth nature, not forgetting an omnipresent fruit. In the Pouilly-Fumé we can find some citruses aromas (lemon, grapefruit notes), fruits from near and far (currant, peach, passion fruits, litchi), white flowers (acacia, lys), but also nuts or quince.

It is on this incomparable terroir, worked without respite in Pouilly, where are born these beautiful wines for your biggest pleasure. The subtlety of our terroirs is a curiosity and an invitation: come and discover them on the site!

Some details: you can keep a Pouilly Fumé between 5 and 10 years, according to the years and the cuvee. In the section “Our wines” and the tab “Food and Wine” you could read with which dish or which accompanying we advise you to serve our Pouilly-Fumé.

Pouilly Fumé / Pouilly Fuissé, What is the difference?
They are only white wines. The diference is that the grape variety of Pouilly Fuissé is Chardonnay and is produced in Bourgogne.

Grape : 100 % Sauvignon Blanc.
- Vineyard surface : 4 Ha 50, aged between 25 and 40 years old.
- Soil : Kimmeridgean marl (white clay and fossilised shells and oysters).
- Exposition : South-south east.
- Production : Between 30 and 34 000 bottles depending on years.
- Work in the vines :
∼ Since 1980 : abandonment of chemical fertiliser on all of our vines.
∼ Since 2002 : abandonment of herbicide on all 21 Hectares of vines.
∼ Since 2006 : abandonment of insecticide on all 21 Hectares of vines.
∼ Mildew control : we use the bare minimum of fungicide, but not only copper, which we
think the accumulation in the soils would be harmful for them in the long term.
∼ Rainwater collection to fight mildew with demineralised water and thus reduce as much
as possible the dose used.
The vines are lightly hoed and regularly tilled by hand. Only organic amendments
officially agreed for Organic Farming are used at the end of autumn. Treatments are
reduced to bare necessities in order to protect fauna and soils, which are crucial for an
appropriate development of the vegetation.
- Vinification : fermentation in stainless steel tanks after cold settling, long conservation on
very fine lees, cold tartaric precipitation, no malolactic fermentation, sulphite rate in
accordance with biodynamic principles : ≤ 100mg/l., suitable for vegans.
- Keeping : 4 to 6 years, apogee from the 2nd or 3rd year.
- Wine-master’s advice : Served chilled at 12°C. It is ideal alone as an aperitif. It is the perfect
match with starters, fish, poultry , white meat and cheese (goat and sheep’s cheese, Comté).
Wine Enthusiast, January 2019,
Roger Voss rated 90/100 the 2018
Vintage with the following tasting notes :
“ Named after the Roman who built a
villa where Pouilly now is, this is a ripe,
smoothly textured and ageworthy wine.
Ripe apples and apricots are cut with
lemon acidity, balancing the wine and
giving it a full, rich aftertaste. Drink
from.2020.”
Domaine MASSON-BLONDELET SAS
Pouilly-Fumé ‘Villa Paulus’
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2019 :
Villa Paulus 2018 : 86/100,
“Some flinty aromas, bow hedge and snow peas. Unripe
mango and apple flavours, the flintiness comes through as a
low key mineral element, good zesty citrus notes. Ripe style,
good length on finish.”
Hachette Guide:
“Harvested on Kimmeridgian Marls, this cuvee reveals all its
qualities after a completed maturation. Intense grapefruit,
passion fruit and box tree aromas from the first scent; liven
up by smoke and pepper hints. Well balanced, broad, the
mouth holds well thanks to a fair vivacity, enhanced by a
citrus zest final.”
2020 Vintage 2017

2019 Vintage 2016

2017 Vintage 2014

2016 Vintage 2013

2015 Vintage 2012

2013 Vintage 2011 anotated above
2010 Vintage 2008 quoted
2009 Vintage 2007

2008 Vintage 2006 quoted
2007 Vintage 2005


2006 Vintage 2004 quoted
2005 Vintage 2003

2004 Vintage 2002 quoted
2003 Vintage 2001

2001 Vintage 1999 quoted
2000 Vintage 1998


♥ Crush
1998 Vintage 1996 quoted
1997 Vintage 1995

1996 Vintage 1994

Decanter World Wines Awards (DWWA) :“A subtle nose of
crisp crunchy plum and capsicum has aromas of gunflint and
citrus. The ripe palate of juicy fruits is well supported by the
mineral core and freshness, leading to a great length”.
2016 Vintage 2015 91/100
2015 Vintage 2014 Commended
2014 Vintage 2013 Commended
Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France by La Revue du
Vin de France :
“ PF Villa Paulus is a top-head cuvée of the appellation. (…)
it is a real treat for crisp-and- delicate-white-wines-lovers. ”
2015 Vintage 2013 14,5 / 20
2014 Vintage 2012 15 / 20
2013 Vintage 2011 14,5 / 20
2012 Vintage 2010 15 / 20
2011 Vintage 2009 15 / 20
2010 Vintage 2008 15,5 / 20
2009 Vintage 2007 14,5 / 20
2008 Vintage 2006 15 / 20
2007 Vintage 2005 16,5 / 20
Bettane & Desseauve Guide :
2020 Vintage 2018 14,5/20
2016 Vintage 2014 15 / 20
2014 Vintage 2012 15 / 20
2013 Vintage 2010 15 / 20
2004 Vintage 2002 8,5 / 10
2003 Vintage 2001 8,5 / 10
2002 Vintage 2000 8 / 10
2001 Vintage 1999 6 / 10
2000 Vintage 1998 7 / 10
Wine Enthusiast :
January 2018 : 89/100
Villa Paulus 2017 : « Named after the Roman villa
that once existed in Pouilly-sur-Loire (and which gave
its name to Pouilly), this wine comes from old vines
giving concentrated citrus and green-fruit flavors.
Bright, crisp and tangy, the wine could do with some
2010 Vintage 2008 93/100 ♥
2006 Vintage 2004 92/100 ♥
Gault Millau Guide:
“ This Sauvignon plays the concentration card, rich
and fleshy in mouth, sprinkled by delicate hints of
exotic fruits. ”
2015 Vintage 2013 16 / 20
2013 Vintage 2011 15 / 20
2011 Vintage 2009 14 / 20
2010 Vintage 2008 14,5 / 20
2009 Vintage 2007 16 / 20
2008 Vintage 2006 16 / 20
2007 Vintage 2005 17 / 20
2006 Vintage 2004 87 / 100
2005 Vintage 2003 87 / 100
2004 Vintage 2002 87 / 100
2003 Vintage 2001 87 / 100
Concours des Grands Vins de France in Mâcon :
2009 Vintage 2008 Gold
2008 Vintage 2006 Bronze
2007 Vintage 2005 Silver
2004 Vintage 2003 Bronze
2000 Vintage 1999 Gold
1996 Vintage 1995 Bronze
1995 Vintage 1994 Bronze
1994 Vintage 1993 Bronze
1991 Vintage 1990 Gold
The Sunday Times, September 2016,
Ernie Whalley et Dee Laffan :
Villa Paulus 2014 : 17,5/20 “Lovely, stylish wine
made with minimal intervention. The rampant
minerality is balanced by a good weight of clean fruit.
Long, long finish. The complete packages. Tart green
apples, bags of minerality – and so refreshing