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Synonyms
Sacy is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Burgundy, France.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, green apple, pear, herbal and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Yonne and Saint-Pourçain.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool climates.
Watch for the synonyms: Tressalier.
At the table it suits asparagus feuilletés, green papaya salad and shrimp cocktail.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Yonne
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Saint-Pourçain
Read →Food pairings.
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Asparagus feuilletés
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Green papaya salad
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Shrimp cocktail
Also labelled.
Tressalier.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine des Berioles Pet Nat, Loire, France
- Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain 'Autochtone' Tressallier, Loire, France
- Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain Tresaille, Loire, France
- Domaine des Berioles Tressallier Brut Nature, Loire, France
- Domaine Edmond Chalmeau & Fils Coteaux Bourguignons Sacy Cepage Oublie, Burgundy, France
- Domaine Gueguen Coteaux Bourguignon Sacy Cepage Confidentiel, Burgundy, France
- Domaine Nebout L'Incompris du Tressallier, IGP Val de Loire, France
- Domaine Nebout Saint-Pourcain 'Insolite', Loire, France
Sacy: common questions
01.What does Sacy taste like?+
Sacy tastes of citrus, green apple, pear, herbal and floral. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Sacy from?+
Sacy originates in Burgundy, France.
03.Where is Sacy grown?+
The key regions for Sacy are Yonne and Saint-Pourçain.
04.What food pairs with Sacy?+
Pour it with asparagus feuilletés, green papaya salad and shrimp cocktail.
05.What else is Sacy called?+
Sacy is also labelled Tressalier.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.