Château de Tracy

Château de Tracy, a Pouilly-Fumé estate since 1586: flinty sauvignon blanc, direct from the estate... Lire plus
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Château de Tracy: eight centuries of history in the service of Pouilly-Fumé

Château de Tracy

One of the oldest Pouilly-Fumé estates, attested as early as 1396. Sauvignon Blanc on flint and limestone terroirs, with the famous "gunflint" (pierre à fusil) minerality. HVE 3 certified viticulture.

Overlooking the Loire from its rocky spur, Château de Tracy is one of the oldest estates in Pouilly-Fumé: a first written record from 1396, an unbroken family line since 1586, and Sauvignon Blanc wines of rare purity. Renaissance gateway, medieval keep, emblematic slate roofs and flint terroirs: here, great history and great winemaking are one.

A historic Pouilly-Fumé estate since 1396

The story of Château de Tracy begins with a first written record dated 1396, mentioning the purchase of the Champ de Cris, a plot still planted with Sauvignon today. In 1586, the marriage of François Stutt and Françoise de Bar set the seigneury of Tracy within an unbroken family line, a rare thing in the French vineyard.

The estate has crossed the centuries guided by notable figures. In the 18th century, d'Estutt de Tracy, a friend of La Fayette and a correspondent of Thomas Jefferson, helped spread new ideas in France and the United States. His son Victor, top graduate of the École Polytechnique and Minister of the Navy, championed the abolition of slavery.

This intellectual and family depth still nourishes the exacting standards that define the estate's wines. Overlooking the Loire, the château displays a Renaissance gateway, a medieval keep and emblematic slate roofs: a unique setting where history and vine meet.

The estate's signature

To reveal the purity of Sauvignon Blanc and magnify the sought-after minerality of Pouilly-Fumé, through demanding viticulture and plot-by-plot winemaking of great precision.

1396
first record
 One of the oldest Pouilly-Fumé estates, recorded in writing as early as 1396 with the purchase of the Champ de Cris, still planted with Sauvignon.
1586
same family line
 An unbroken family line since 1586, a rare thing in the French vineyard, which underpins the estate's standards and continuity.
2 soils
flint & limestone
 Flinty clay (power, tension, gunflint) and Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestones (length, elegance): Tracy's twin mineral signature.
HVE 3
certified
 Reasoned viticulture certified High Environmental Value level 3: mechanical soil work, insecticides banned, controlled yields.

Flint and limestone terroirs for a unique minerality

The vineyard lies between the Tracy hill and the Champ de Cris plateau, on two major soil types that shape the whole identity of the wines.

Flinty clay (argiles à silex)

Power · Tension · Gunflint

The signature terroir of Pouilly-Fumé. Flinty clay gives powerful, tense wines marked by that "gunflint" aroma (pierre à fusil) so characteristic of the appellation, a smoky, almost chalky minerality that built Tracy's reputation.

Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestones

Length · Elegance · Aromatic finesse

The limestone soils bring length, elegance and aromatic finesse. This is the estate's lace-like side, balancing the power of the flint.

Blending these two terroirs gives bright, structured wines of great precision: citrus notes, vibrant minerality and a chiselled finish. The very definition of a great Pouilly-Fumé.

Sauvignon Blanc, the estate's king grape

Pouilly-Fumé is a single-varietal wine: Sauvignon Blanc. On Tracy's flint and limestone, it expresses a remarkable purity and tension, between citrus, white flowers, smoky gunflint notes and a saline finish.

Beyond Pouilly-Fumé, the estate explores other Centre-Loire grapes with its Les Marnes range: Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc in white, Pinot Noir in red and in sparkling. A palette that broadens Tracy's signature while staying true to its demands.

Demanding viticulture, HVE 3 certified

Under the direction of Juliette d'Assay, the estate practises a reasoned viticulture certified High Environmental Value level 3. Soil work is mechanical, insecticides are completely banned, yields are controlled by green harvesting, and plot selections are particularly rigorous.

In the cellar, each plot is vinified separately, then blind-tasted before blending. This precise approach reveals the purity of Sauvignon Blanc and magnifies the sought-after mineral signature of Pouilly-Fumé, a rigour that places Tracy among the references of the appellation.

The Château de Tracy cuvées: Pouilly-Fumé essentials

Château de Tracy

AOP Pouilly-Fumé · Sauvignon Blanc · Flint & limestone blend

The estate's flagship cuvée and the best way in. A blend of the two great terroirs, it brings together the tension of flint and the elegance of limestone: citrus, vibrant minerality, a chiselled finish. The classic, complete face of Tracy.

Château de Tracy - Argiles à Silex

AOP Pouilly-Fumé · Sauvignon Blanc · 100% flint terroir · Gunflint

The single-terroir cuvée that pushes the "gunflint" minerality to its peak. From flinty clay alone, it is the most powerful and most tense expression of the estate: the quintessence of flint Pouilly-Fumé, for lovers of smoky minerality.

Château de Tracy - Haute Densité

AOP Pouilly-Fumé · Sauvignon Blanc · Prestige single-plot cuvée

From very high-density plantings, a cuvée of concentration and depth that heightens the matter and mineral tension of Tracy's Sauvignon. A Pouilly-Fumé for the cellar and the table.

Château de Tracy - 101 Rangs

AOP Pouilly-Fumé · Sauvignon Blanc · Confidential single-plot selection

A micro-cuvée born of a precise plot, the sharpest expression of Tracy's plot-by-plot craft. Rare and sought-after, it is aimed at enthusiasts in search of an exceptional Pouilly-Fumé.

Grand Bois - Pouilly-Fumé

AOP Pouilly-Fumé · Sauvignon Blanc · Single-plot cuvée

Another single-plot reading of the estate, expressing the purity of Sauvignon on an identified terroir. Precision, minerality and a saline finish for this Tracy-signed cuvée.

Les Marnes - Menetou-Salon White & Red

AOP Menetou-Salon · Sauvignon Blanc (white) · Pinot Noir (red)

The Les Marnes range takes Tracy to Menetou-Salon: a lively, aromatic Sauvignon white and an elegant, fruity Pinot Noir red. More accessible Centre-Loire wines to discover the estate's style.

Les Marnes (IGP & Vins de France) & Dame de Tracy

IGP Val de Loire (Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc) · Vin de France (Pinot Noir) · Dame de Tracy Brut Nature (traditional method)

The estate's freest side: Les Marnes Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc in IGP Val de Loire, Les Marnes Pinot Noir in Vin de France, and the sparkling Dame de Tracy, a Brut Nature made by the traditional method, ideal as an aperitif or to celebrate a special moment.

Sauvignon Blanc · Flint & limestone terroirs · Careful shipping across France and Europe

Why choose the wines of Château de Tracy ?

A legendary Pouilly-Fumé estate. Over six centuries of history (1396) and an unbroken family line since 1586: few French estates can claim such continuity.

The quintessence of flint Sauvignon. Tracy's flinty clay and limestones deliver a "gunflint" minerality and a tension that set the benchmark in the appellation.

The standards of a great wine. HVE 3 viticulture, plot-by-plot winemaking, blind tasting before blending: a rare precision in the service of purity.

A range for every table. From the prestige single-plot Pouilly-Fumé to the more accessible Les Marnes wines and the Dame de Tracy Brut Nature: a wine for every occasion.

Frequently asked questions about Château de Tracy and Pouilly-Fumé wines

Where is Château de Tracy located and which appellation does it produce ?

Château de Tracy is in Tracy-sur-Loire, in the Nièvre, on the left bank of the Loire, at the heart of the AOP Pouilly-Fumé appellation. It produces mainly Pouilly-Fumé (Sauvignon Blanc), as well as Menetou-Salon and cuvées in IGP Val de Loire and Vin de France.

How old is Château de Tracy ?

It is one of the oldest Pouilly-Fumé estates: the first written record dates back to 1396, with the purchase of the Champ de Cris, still planted with Sauvignon today. Since the marriage of François Stutt and Françoise de Bar in 1586, the estate has belonged to a single, unbroken family line, a rare thing in the French vineyard.

What is Pouilly-Fumé and what makes it unique ?

Pouilly-Fumé is a Centre-Loire appellation producing exclusively dry white wines from Sauvignon Blanc. Its signature: a smoky minerality known as "gunflint" (pierre à fusil), linked to flint soils. The word "fumé" (smoked) refers precisely to this characteristic aroma, distinct from neighbouring Sancerre by its mineral depth.

Which grape variety is used for Château de Tracy wines ?

Pouilly-Fumé is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the estate's king grape. On the other appellations, Tracy also works Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc in white, and Pinot Noir in red and in sparkling (the Dame de Tracy cuvée).

Which cuvées best reveal the "gunflint" minerality and the tension of the flint terroirs ?

The Château de Tracy, Argiles à Silex cuvée is the purest expression of "gunflint" minerality: made from flinty clay alone, it offers power, tension and smoky aromas. The single-plot cuvées Haute Densité, 101 Rangs and Grand Bois extend this flint signature with concentration and precision. For a more balanced flint-limestone approach, the classic Château de Tracy remains the reference.

What is the difference between Tracy's flint and limestone terroirs ?

Flinty clay gives power, tension and the gunflint aroma typical of Pouilly-Fumé. Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestones bring length, elegance and aromatic finesse. Blending the two gives bright, precise wines, at once mineral and refined.

Which Château de Tracy cuvée should you choose for a first taste ?

The Château de Tracy cuvée (classic Pouilly-Fumé), a blend of flint and limestone, is the ideal way in: complete and representative of the style. To discover the estate at a gentler price, the Les Marnes wines (Menetou-Salon, IGP Val de Loire) are perfect.

What food pairs with a Château de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé ?

Pouilly-Fumé is a great wine for fish and seafood: oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi. Its minerality also makes it the classic match for goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol). The more powerful flint single-plot cuvées pair with fish in sauce, scallops or a creamy poultry dish.

Which Château de Tracy wine should you serve as an aperitif ?

The sparkling Dame de Tracy, Brut Nature (traditional method) is the ideal aperitif, fine and with no dosage. A classic Pouilly-Fumé served chilled, or a Les Marnes white, also work beautifully as an aperitif with seafood bites.

How long can a Tracy Pouilly-Fumé be kept ?

The classic cuvée is best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years, on its freshness and minerality. The flint single-plot cuvées (Argiles à Silex, Haute Densité, 101 Rangs), more structured, happily keep for 5 to 10 years and gain in complexity: great flint Pouilly-Fumés age remarkably well.

Is the estate committed to an environmental approach ?

Yes. Château de Tracy practises a reasoned viticulture certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE 3), the highest tier of the certification. Mechanical soil work, insecticides completely banned, yields controlled by green harvesting: a respectful viticulture in the service of the wine's purity.

Which Château de Tracy wine makes a good gift ?

For a prestigious gift, a single-plot cuvée such as Argiles à Silex or Haute Densité impresses enthusiasts with its rarity and minerality. For a festive gift, the sparkling Dame de Tracy Brut Nature is a safe bet. And the classic Château de Tracy cuvée remains an always-appreciated great classic.

How can you order Château de Tracy wines?

Château de Tracy wines are available to order on Avenue des Vins, with careful shipping across France and Europe. You can thus reach the estate's cuvées, from the single-plot Pouilly-Fumé to Les Marnes, with every guarantee of freshness, traceability and authenticity.

Pouilly-Fumé estate since 1396 · Protected shipping

Château de Tracy · Tracy-sur-Loire, Nièvre (58) · Pouilly-Fumé since 1396 · Sauvignon Blanc · Flint & limestone · HVE 3

AOP Pouilly-Fumé · AOP Menetou-Salon · IGP Val de Loire · Pouilly-Fumé · Menetou-Salon · Sauvignon Blanc · Loire Valley wines