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Pouilly-Fuissé

American  
[poo-yee-fwee-sey, poo-yee-fwee-sey] / puˈyi fwiˈseɪ, pu yi fwiˈseɪ /

noun

  1. a dry, white wine from Burgundy.


Etymology

Origin of Pouilly-Fuissé

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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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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