Discover the top 100 best white wines of Saint-Pourçain of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Saint-Pourçain and the best vintages to taste in this region.
AOC of Auvergne, Loire satellite (elevated AOC 2009, 600 ha across 19 communes): Tressallier (local Sacy) signature as king white with Chardonnay and Sauvignon — signature profile lively, saline and nervy with citrus and minerality, texture close to Aligoté or Melon. Gamay (40-75%) and Pinot Noir (25-60%) signature blend as king red — hybrid Beaujolais-Burgundy profile with cherry, raspberry and delicate spices. Gamay alone for fresh, crunchy rosés.
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
white wines from the region of Saint-Pourçain go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon pizza, sauerkraut of the sea in casserole or summer tuna quiche.
