Antoine de la Farge Pouilly Fumé

Winemaker Antoine de la Farge on the winery

“We come from a family with a long winemaking tradition in Menetou-Salon, where our family has been involved in wine for generations. Antoine studied agronomy and oenology and also gained international experience in the wine trade. In 2013, he joined his parents’ estate and began producing wines under his own name alongside that work. We focus on the appellations of the Centre-Loire, including Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly-Fumé. We combine our knowledge of the region with a modern, precise approach, allowing the grape variety and the character of each vineyard to take centre stage.”

And on Pouilly-Fumé, France

“We make our Pouilly-Fumé from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from two distinctive terroirs. Half of the grapes grow on flint-rich soils around Saint-Andelain, which can lend the wine its characteristic gunflint note. The other half comes from the limestone-rich, stony soils of Les Loges, contributing freshness and finesse. After harvesting, we gently press the grapes and ferment the juice at a controlled temperature. The wine then spends six months ageing on its fine lees, which we regularly stir to build texture. The result is a lively, dry white wine with citrus, ripe fruit, pronounced minerality and a subtle smoky note.”