Gourmet products local specialties and wines Pouilly-Sur-Loire

Founded in 1999 in Pouilly-sur-Loire, Les Craquants is an artisanal cookie maker offering (as the name suggests!) a very famous hazelnut and almond cookie. Les Craquants was awarded the title of Best Biscuit in France in 2002. Available in several variations, they rub shoulders with Carabiquettes (famous goat's milk caramels), as well as Nevers nougatines and pavés de la route bleue. There's also a pleasant tea room and a fine delicatessen section.

For more than 4 generations, the Dagueneau family has passed on the know-how inherited from their ancestor Léontine. It is the daughters who today perpetuate the traditions while respecting the soil. In addition to the 17 hectares planted on the slopes of Pouilly-sur-Loire and Saint-Andelain, the 2 hectares of Montées de Saint-Lay are also planted. With reasoned farming practices and harmonious blends, their wines display a palette of subtly fruity nuances with complex aromas.

At the heartof this 15-hectare family estate, Annick Tinel carries on a 6-generation tradition. She makes the most of the diversity of her terroirs to produce a range of different wines, all of which are offered as personalized cuvées, such as the highly distinctive Arrêt Buffatte 2007 from old vines. Latest medals won at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: silver for the Pouilly-Fumé Arrêt-Buffatte 2021, and another for the Pouilly-Fumé Génetin 2021.

This estate of 21 ha of vines in AOC Pouilly-Fumé or Sancerre does not stop producing, vintage after vintage, from generation to generation, cuvées that are as pleasant as they are affordable. Many medals at the great national competitions are to be put in the prize list of the domain. Pierre-François and his sister Mélanie, the 7th generation at the head of Domaine Masson-Blondelet, continue this "clean viticulture" initiated by their parents more than 40 years ago. The welcome is warm and professional, and you will be able to taste the nectars directly at the property.

At Domaine Seguin, we use traditional methods of vineyard management and vinification to produce flawless Sauvignon Blanc. What's more, this 20-hectare estate is evenly distributed across the most famous terroirs of Pouilly-Fumé. And if the estate's wines have their French fans, they are also widely exported to our European neighbors, and even to America! The Cuvée Prestige, and especially the oak-aged Cuvée 3, are sure to please your palate. Not forgetting the "Sérénissime" cuvée, aged in amphorae. A real favorite!

Dating back to the early 20th century, Domaine des Fines Caillottes now boasts 42 ha of Sauvignon Blanc and 0.20 ha of Chasselas vines, compared with just 1.2 ha when the family's forefather, Louis Pabiot, worked his vines entirely by hand. The generations of winemakers have followed one another, as have the awards that have highlighted the quality and finesse of this estate's wines.

Founded in 1948 by a handful of winemakers, the Caves of Pouilly offer a wide range of pouilly-fumé, pouilly-sur-Loire and coteaux-du-giennois. 150 acres of clay soil where flint and marl are meeting, Caves of Pouilly produce sauvignon blanc, pinot black and Chasselas. Among the many wines presented, you will appreciate the Tuileries Coteaux-du-Giennois. But the star remains pouilly-fumé several of which several awards came to reward the quality of the homemade nectar.

The estate has no less than 23 ha of vineyards including 19 acres on the towns of Pouilly Saint-Andelain, and 4 acres on various towns lining Cher. The vineyard, planted in sauvignon, chasselas and Pinot Noir, offers beautiful productions of pouilly- smoked, pouilly-sur-loire and "Vieilles Vignes", as well as delicate Sancerre white, red and rosé. Then mix with taste these treasures at the fruity touch, plant flavours, finesse in the mouth, in short, the quality of wines from a know-how of tradition.

This producer of Pouilly-fumé and Pouilly-sur-Loire, whose 11-hectare estate occupies an enviable place in the top vintages. Élisabeth Barillot's smiling and generous welcome delights all visitors who come to discover Pouilly wines. The estate produces 95% Pouilly-fumé and 5% Pouilly-sur-Loire. The wines are extremely fine. In short, this is a house that comes highly recommended. Go for it!

Producer of Pouilly-Fumé for ten generations, the estate is a family business that has rigorously preserved traditional know-how to produce quality wines, including the award-winning Les Origins vintage. The tasting of these nectars is done at the cellar, individually or in groups on reservation, where you can also buy bottles. This domain adheres to the charter "Vignerons Indépendants de France".

This family-run business has been perpetuating the tradition of winegrowing since the 18th century. The estate offers a wide selection of wines from different terroirs, combining freshness, finesse and complexity. Wine lovers can discover and taste these quality cuvées. The estate attaches great importance to preserving the environment, and follows a quality approach at every stage of production. Visitors can also take advantage of the estate store to purchase their favorite wines. Domaine Francis Blanchet also offers a delivery service for those wishing to receive their wines directly at home.

The S.C.E.V Jean-Jacques Bardin winery is a must for wine lovers. Managed by the Bardin family's 9th generation of winegrowers, the estate covers 55 hectares of vines divided between AOP Pouilly-sur-Loire and AOP Pouilly-Fumé, AOP Sancerre and IGP Côtes de La Charité appellations. The owner-growers cultivate their vines according to the HVE "Haute Valeur Environnementale" approach, limiting the use of pesticides and promoting biodiversity. The wines produced, such as Pouilly-sur-Loire, Sancerre and Côtes de La Charité, perfectly express the terroir of the region.

Domaine de Bel Air is a wine cellar offering a unique experience for wine lovers. The winegrowers, who have been cultivating the vineyard for eight generations, combine tradition and modernity to produce quality wines, including the famous Pouilly Fumé. The Domaine de Bel Air cellar is housed in an 18th-century vaulted cellar, providing an authentic and charming setting for wine tasting. Visitors are invited to discover the passion of the winemakers and learn more about their craft. It is advisable to make an appointment in advance to take full advantage of the visit. Domaine de Bel Air is easily accessible by car, just 200 km south of Paris, via the A77 motorway and exit n°25 towards Pouilly Centre. A must for wine lovers wishing to discover the wines of Pouilly-sur-Loire.

Domaine Tinel-Blondelet is a winery offering delivery services.