# Comte Henry d'Assay Pouilly-Fumé (2018)

- **Producer:** Comte Henry d'Assay
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 7–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, grapefruit, lemon, peach, passion fruit, pineapple, wet stones, crushed stones, gun-smoke

## About this wine

Comte Henry d'Assay Pouilly-Fumé is a 2018 vintage white wine from the Loire Valley, France, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The producer, Comte Henry d'Assay, was founded in 2016 by Henri and Corinne d'Assay, focusing on high-quality Sauvignon Blanc. The wine's distinctiveness stems from the classic flinty soils of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation, known for imparting a unique minerality and aroma. This particular vintage is a blend from various parcels within the appellation, contributing to its overall complexity and balance.

## Interesting facts

- Pouilly-Fumé's soils are famous for flint, giving wines a characteristic 'gun-smoke' aroma.
- The wine is a blend from several parcels across the appellation.
- Comte Henry d'Assay was established in 2016.
- Sauvignon Blanc is the sole grape variety used.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its minerality complements the subtle flavors of white fish and vegetables. Citrus notes in the wine echo any lemon or lime used in the dish, creating a harmonious balance.

## Wine making process

The Comte Henry d'Assay Pouilly-Fumé is produced using classical white wine vinification methods. Grapes are sourced from a blend of several parcels across the Pouilly-Fumé appellation, each contributing to the final wine's complexity. While specific details on fermentation and aging for the 2018 vintage are limited, the producer's general approach often avoids malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine's natural acidity and fruit-forward character. The goal is to create a wine that clearly expresses the minerality and aromatic profile characteristic of Pouilly-Fumé's flint and chalk soils.