Item Number: 6185 UPC: 3541510101957

Country: France
Region: Loire Sub Region: Loire
Appellation/AVA: Vouvray AOC
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Chenin Blanc
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Soil Type: Clay and limestone on tufa subsoil
Vinification: No chaptalization. Cold maceration and gradual cooling in order to reach a balance between alcohol and sugar. Maturation in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes: Pale yellow color with green tints. Apricot and pear aromas on the nose. Balanced mouth thanks to a natural acidity which brings freshness.

Food Pairings: Blue cheese, gruyere, carrot-ginger soup, white fish with mango salsa, gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce
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About Vouvray: The Chenin Blanc grape achieves greatness in the Loire Valley, where its intensely aromatic and zippy personality is often balanced with a touch of sweetness. No matter how its vinified, the grape always makes for luscious, interesting wines that often can stand the test of time. Located on the northern bank of the Loire River, the area officially became an appellation in 1936. Clay and gravel make up the top layer of soil, while tuffeau reaches deep below the surface. The cooling effect of the nearby Atlantic helps draw out the natural acidity in this grape.