American rootstock. Contemporary period Pouilly-Fumé has been an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) since 1937. Today a large part of the production is sold abroad, especially to Great Britain. Location The following vineyard communes are to be found in the Nièvre, to the east of the Loire: Pouilly-sur-Loire, Saint-Andelain, Tracy-sur-Loire (village Boisgibault), Saint-Laurent-l'Abbaye, Mesves-sur-Loire, Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain, Garchy. Orography The terrain is slightly undulating because of the Loire which has created a valley; Sancerre is on a promontory to the other side of the river. Geology The soil consists of three major types: Kimmeridgian marl, hard limestone and flint clay. Climate The climate is temperate with a slight tendency to continental. Vineyard The Nièvre vineyard is spread over , with 120 winemakers annually producing approximately . This varietal Sauvignon is similar to those of the vineyards of Sancerre. It should not be confused with Pouilly-Fuissé, a chardonnay wine from the south of Burgundy (Mâcon). References Further reading Mastrojanni Michel: Les Vins de France (green guide solar). Solar Editions, Paris 1992 - 1994 - 1998 () External links Pouilly-Fumé AOC. official site 2 Rives pour vous servir.com: Article on the "Syndicat Viticole de l'Aire AOC de Pouilly", (in English) Loire AOCs