Pouilly-Fumé
White — avg 89.6/100 Wine Enthusiast score
89.6
range 82–94
$31.4
153
white
Expert reviews
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Jolivet 2014 Indigène (Pouilly-Fumé) | Pascal Jolivet | 94/100 | $75 |
| Pascal Jolivet 2014 Indigène (Pouilly-Fumé) | Pascal Jolivet | 94/100 | $75 |
| Château de Tracy 2008 Haute Densité (Pouilly-Fumé) | Château de Tracy | 93/100 | $110 |
| Domaine Laporte 2012 La Vigne de Beaussoppet (Pouilly-Fumé) | Domaine Laporte | 93/100 | $33 |
| Joseph Mellot 2009 Le Grande Cuvée des Edvins (Pouilly-Fumé) | Joseph Mellot | 93/100 | $45 |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
A blend of wines from different vineyards in Pouilly, this powerful wine is concentrated, with tight minerality that demands further aging. Rich and packed with apples and green plums, it is a beautiful wine that will age well. Drink from 2018 at the earliest.
— Pascal Jolivet 2014 Indigène (Pouilly-Fumé) (94/100)
A blend of wines from different vineyards in Pouilly, this powerful wine is concentrated, with tight minerality that demands further aging. Rich and packed with apples and green plums, it is a beautiful wine that will age well. Drink from 2018 at the earliest.
— Pascal Jolivet 2014 Indigène (Pouilly-Fumé) (94/100)
With a density of nearly 7,000 vines per acre, and consequent low yields, it is not surprising this is a concentrated, intense wine. It has quintessential herbaceous flavors, rounded out with a creamed apple element and a tight, steely texture. Age for 3–4 years.
— Château de Tracy 2008 Haute Densité (Pouilly-Fumé) (93/100)
Produced from a single parcel, whose origins go back to 1492, this fresh, herbal and crisp wine is fruity and complex at the same time. Intense acidity is allied with pineapple and apricot flavors. The elegant mineral texture cuts through the fruitiness, giving a fine structure. The wine is now ready to drink.
— Domaine Laporte 2012 La Vigne de Beaussoppet (Pouilly-Fumé) (93/100)
Wood-aged wine, showing both spice and ripe tropical fruits. Mango and pineapple combine with vanilla and coconut milk to give a full, rich wine, though with Sauvignon Blanc's fresh acidity. Age for 2–3 years.
— Joseph Mellot 2009 Le Grande Cuvée des Edvins (Pouilly-Fumé) (93/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 89.6/100 |
| Score range | 82 – 94 |
| Score spread | 12 points |
| Average price | $31.4 |
| Price range | $12 – $110 |
| Reviews analyzed | 153 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 2.85 |
Position in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations.
Grape varieties
| Variety | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 1 | 149 | 97% |
| Variety 2 | 1 | 1% |
| Variety 3 | 2 | 1% |
| Variety 4 | 1 | 1% |
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- rich
- mineral
- crisp
- apple
- citrus
- green
- grapefruit
- minerality
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | White |
| Total reviews | 153 |
| Average score | 89.6/100 |
| Average price | $31.4 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.