Wine area
Pouilly-Loché AOC
Pouilly-Loché AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Pouilly-Loché AOC produces exclusively white Chardonnay from a small east-facing hillside near Mâcon.
Overview
Despite its compact area, contrasting northern schist and sandstone and southern clay-limestone create styles from brisk and mineral to opulent and silky.
History
Delimited before formal AOC recognition in 1940, it preserves Loché’s distinct Chardonnay identity.
Geography
Vineyards overlook the Saône valley from east-facing slopes around Loché.
Climate
Warm autumns and eastern exposure promote reliable ripening.
Soils
Schist and sandstone occur north of the village, with iron-rich clay-limestone toward Vinzelles.
Wine styles
White Chardonnay exclusively, elegant, fruity, and site-dependent.
Notable features
Its tiny area contains unusually varied geology for a single Mâconnais village.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.