Pouilly-Fumé
White — avg 89.6/100 Wine Enthusiast score
89.6
range 82–94
$31.4
153
white
Pouilly-Fumé — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 153 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 89.6/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 89.6/100 |
| Score range | 82–94 |
| Average price | $31.4 |
| Review count | 153 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2, 3
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: rich, mineral, crisp, apple, citrus, green, grapefruit, minerality.
Top-scored wines
| 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 |
Sample expert review
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.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Pascal Jolivet 2014 Indigène (Pouilly-Fumé)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Eglise Saint-Nazaire de Azay-le-Ferron
- Eglise Saint-Georges, anciennement Saint-Janvier
- Dolmen dit La Pierre Creusée
- Manoir de Mirebeau de Vivoin
- Ancienne léproserie de Montoire-sur-le-Loir
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Pouilly-Fumé wines?
Pouilly-Fumé averages 89.6/100 across 153 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 82 to 94.
How much does Pouilly-Fumé wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $31.4. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Pouilly-Fumé?
Pouilly-Fumé is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.