Product Description
Region : The AOC Vouvray is located on the right bank of the Loire, near Tours, representing about 2200 hectares.
It is a hilly landscape, designed by plateaus and slopes with a base of limestone (Tuffeau), covered by a layer of clay, silt and sand. In this area the general climate is temperate oceanic with a continental influence.
The AOC Vouvray produces white wines only (117000 hl/year). The maturity of the grapes is advanced when the years are very sunny. Vouvray produces dry and semi-dry white wines that are the true representatives of this appellation. During the best years, juices collected during the harvest, are concentrated enough in sugar to produce outstanding sweet wine with a very long aging capacity.
AOP : Vouvray
Grape Variety : Chenin
Domain : Caves Poussin (25 ha)
Type of Soil : From clay-calcareous to clay-siliceous
Density of Planting : n/a
Age of Vines : n/a
Yield : 45 hl/ha
Features : 12 % alcohol, 80g/l of residual sugar. Contains sulfites
Cultural method : n/a
Winemaking : Traditional Method. The grape juice is fermented in cellars that were built in limestone under the reign of Louis Xl. Fermentation is done in oak barrels which are over 15 years old, with natural yiests in accordance with tradition.
The Colour : Straw yellow.
The Smell : Aromas of candied fruit and pine nuts.
The Taste : A persistant wine with pine resin flavor. The smokiness due to the aging of the barrel is followed by a retro-olfaction of sweet honey. This wine is powerful in alcohol, which reduces the softness of the residual sugar. A slight bitter after taste of granny smith apples completes the flavor. This bitterness will fade after carafing.
Serving Suggestions : Drink as an aperitif, with foie gras, “ris de veau” or before dessert. It is best to decant one hour before serving.
Serve at 14° C
Aging Capacity : 50 years and more.
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