Domaine Pichot Vouvray ">
| Vintage: | 2022 |
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| Winery: | Domaine Pichot |
| Description: | This classic off-dry white is estate bottled from Chenin Blanc grapes in Vouvray, in the Loire Valley region. Low yields, hand harvesting and barrel fermentation give the wine its complexity and authenticity. In France they say this is 'slightly dry', although we would say 'off-dry'. The aromas are honeydew, peach and a hint of spice. The palate is juicy, fresh and long, and the acidity balances the fruitiness. Jean-Claude Pichot's family is one of the oldest in Vouvray, with origins as viticulturists and restaurateurs dating back to 1739. The family cellars are located in the charming village of Vouvray, in caverns hewn from the rolling hills which were once quarried to provide stone to construct the grand châteaux of the Loire. In fact, the Pichot home is itself part house and part cavern, with a dramatic hearth carved from the rock. Jean-Claude is one of six sons, but the only one to continue the family tradition of vigneron. Domaine le Peu de la Moriette has expanded over the years from 30 to nearly 52 acres of hillside vineyard, cultivated without chemical pesticides. Planted entirely with Chenin Blanc, the vines vary in age from 20-60 years. These steep and chalky vineyards have astonishingly low yields. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Fermentation progresses slowly in the naturally cool environment of the caves in 450-liter oak barrels. New wood is never used. The wine is aged in oak for six months prior to light filtration and bottling, which occurs in March and April. |
| Price: | $ 22.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Bottle Shop of Spring Lake
| Address: |
1400 Third Ave Spring Lake, NJ 07762 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 732-449-5525 |
| Fax: | 732-449-1708 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 23, 2024.
