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Pouilly-Fuissé

American  
[poo-yee-fwee-sey, poo-yee-fwee-sey] / puˈji fwiˈseɪ, pu ji fwiˈseɪ /

noun

  1. a dry, white wine from Burgundy.


Etymology

Origin of Pouilly-Fuissé

First recorded in 1930–35

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The producer specializes in Pouilly-Fuissé, so think of this as an affordable introduction to that style.

From Washington Post Sep. 17, 2021

In its native France, it is used in everything from champagne to gamay via white burgundy, Montrachet, Pouilly-Fuissé and more.

From The Guardian Apr. 10, 2019

You’d expect the British expats who live here — quaffers of Pouilly-Fuissé and owners of second homes in Lombardy — to be lovers of all things continental and many of them do appear to be.

From Time Jun. 24, 2016

But Mitterand forgets his hat – and Mercier, perhaps emboldened by the bottle of Pouilly-Fuissé he has drunk, walks out of the restaurant wearing it.

From The Guardian Mar. 19, 2013

At L’Wren Scott’s fall 2011 show plus luncheon in February, guests had chicken or vegetarian pot pies and Pouilly-Fuissé.

From New York Times Mar. 15, 2011

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