Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Lot 171, Reserve Series, 2023, 90+ Cellars, Vallee de Loire, France

Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Lot 171, Reserve Series, 2023, 90+ Cellars, from the Vallee de Loire, France is a perfect white wine choice to pair with Autumn and Winter richer and heartier meals. Rich aromatic mineral, floral, and citrus notes on the nose, follow through on the palate for a crisp and elegant finish. We paired this delicious wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Homemade Truffle Gnocchi with Shitake and Brown Beech Mushrooms in a Wild Mushroom Brie Sauce. The crispness of the wine was the perfect foil for the richness of the brie sauce. Cheers and Bon Appetit!

If you love white wine and are not familiar with Pouilly-Fumé, you should definitely make its acquaintance. Pouilly-Fumé is one of the notable wines of the Loire Valley of France. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Lot 171, Reserve Series, 2023, 90+ Cellars delivers rich aromatic notes on the nose followed by elegance, crispness, floral, mineral, and citrus notes on the palate. Perfect to serve on its own as an aperitif or paired with seafood or cheese.

Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Lot 171, Reserve Series, 2023, 90+ Cellars, Vallee de Loire, France Information:

Bottle Notes: “Pouilly-Fumé is notably one of France’s most famous white wines. Here on the right bank of the Loire River, Sauvignon Blanc is in its purest form, aromatic and lively with a spark of minerality. The grape bunches are delicately pressed and allowed to settle before a natural fermentation. The wine is then left to mature in the lees for several months, producing a beautiful perfume and a silky texture.” 

Technical Notes: “Hand-harvested and lightly pressed prior to fermentation in stainless steel under controlled temperatures. Matured for several months on the fine lees before bottling in the spring following the vintage.”

Tasting Notes: The color is pale with luscious aromatic mineral and floral notes on the nose with citrus highlights, white flowers, and an elegant and crisp finish.

Pairing Suggestion: Perfect as an aperitif or served with seafood or assorted cheeses.

Luxury Experience – Homemade Truffle Gnocchi with Shitake & Brown Beech Mushrooms

We opted to pair this gorgeous wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Homemade Truffle Gnocchi with Shitake and Brown Beech Mushrooms in a Wild Mushroom Brie Sauce, which really highlighted the lovely minerality of the wine.

We made homemade gnocchi (do not be afraid to make these, they are easy to make, and easy to love) to complement the nuances and layers of flavors of the wine. We made the gnocchi together and think that it would be fun for a couple, family, or group of friends to make them together. The gnocchi also freeze well so you can make them ahead and boil them as needed.

Luxury Experience – Homemade Truffle Gnocchi with Shitake and Brown Beech Mushrooms in a Wild Mushroom Brie Sauce
Serves: 6 (makes approximately 150 gnocchi)

Gnocchi Ingredients:

Method for the Gnocchi: Wash potatoes (leave their skins on), add to a large pot, add enough water to cover them, add 2 tablespoons Black Truffle Salt to the water, and boil until tender. Drain into a colander. When still warm, but cool enough to handle, peel skins from the potatoes.

Use a potato ricer (they will make fluffier potatoes than mashing them) to rice the potatoes onto a clean work surface. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Black Truffle Salt over the potatoes (we love the aromatics that rise off the warm potatoes). Let the potatoes cool completely.

Make an indentation in the middle of the potatoes then add the egg and gently fold together. Add the flour a little at a time, folding gently until it is all incorporated. This is best done with your hands, not a food processor, as it would release too much gluten and make the gnocchi tough. Knead for about 2 minutes to combine all ingredients.

Next is the fun part – rolling and cutting the gnocchi! Gather the gnocchi dough into a smooth ball. Using a bench scraper (or a sharp knife), divide the dough into 4 equal sections. Roll each section onto a lightly floured surface, into a long rope (about a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in diameter).

Cut each of the ropes into ¾ to 1-inch pieces. To give the gnocchi its distinctive grooves, you can roll the back of the tines of a fork over the gnocchi or use a wooden gnocchi board. We used a grooved cheese cutter to create the grooves on our gnocchi.

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of Black Truffle Salt to the water, then boil the gnocchi in small batches until they float on the top, then let boil for another minute. Drain the water.

Wild Mushroom Brie Sauce Ingredients:

Method for the Sauce: Heat a medium size sauté pan over medium heat, add the butter, then the mushrooms and black truffle salt. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown. Remove from the pan, cover the mushrooms, and set aside.

Add the Trader Joe’s Triple Cream Brie Cheeses with Wild Mushrooms to the sauté pan. Add the Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Lot 171, Reserve Series, 2023, 90+ Cellars, and cook until you have created a smooth sauce.

Plating and Presentation: Place gnocchi in each of the bowls. Top with the sauce, garnish with the mushrooms, and drizzle with Truffle Oil. Add fresh sage or other herbs to garnish the plate.

Until next time, Santé and Bon Appetit! 

About Ninety Plus Cellars 

“In 2009, 90+ Cellars founder Kevin Mehra set out on a mission to make the world’s best wines more affordable and accessible to all. His idea was built on the understanding that many wineries around the globe — even the most highly acclaimed ones — consistently produce more wine than they can sell under their own top labels. This was especially true at the time due to the economic recession. Kevin brought on Wine Director Brett Vankoski, and together they started to seek out wineries that had a history of high (90+ point) ratings. They gave these wineries the opportunity to sell more wine, while in turn, giving wine lovers access to these acclaimed wines at better prices. The only caveat was that 90+ Cellars couldn’t divulge the names of the wineries and vineyards. The concept worked, and our label started to take off.

Over the years, we have developed relationships with hundreds of amazing wineries all over the world. These partnerships allow us to offer a highly selective, global collection of wines we know you’ll love; from everyday classics to more premium selections. And we never stop searching for new wines, always striving to make it easy for people to explore, discover and fall in love with great wine.”

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