Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc
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Winery |
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron |
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Appellation |
AOP Vouvray |
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Wine Name |
Vouvray Sec |
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Variety |
100% Chenin Blanc |
White Wine
Dry
Loire Valley
Gilles Gaudron
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Story
Since about 1890, four generations of the Gaudron family have lived and cultivated vines in Vernou, running a vineyard that covers 25 hectarese. The Domain is built on a limestone-clay soil which rests on a sub-layer of tuffeau, the elegant stone used to build the Chateaux for which the region is so renowned.
Vineyard
The vines were purchased in 2012, stretching over 1.2 hectares and tended to using organic practices. The vineyards are situated on a hillside on the heights of Vernou in Brenne. The plot is composed of clayey limestone soil and vines of on average 40 years old.
Vinification
Destemming, pneumatic pressing, static settling of the must at low temperature during 24h. Fermentation at the cellar temperature during 1 month, 1/3 of the maturation in oak barrels during 6 months and 2/3 of the maturation in vats. Two rackings, stirring once a week during 1 month and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Dry white wine with a thin yellow color and golden tint. This wine has a bouquet of white flesh fruits (quince) and flowers (acacia). Supple and long in the palate, it is a very refreshing wine for summer.
Food Pairing
Perfect with fish, shellfish, scallops, lobster, white meats and apple pie.
Chenin Blanc Dry Vouvray
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron- Vouvray Sec
