Vouvray Sec – Caves Poussin 11,5%

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 : 52 hl / ha

Features : 11,5% alcohol, less than 10g/l of sugar. Contains sulfites

Cultural method : Mechanical tillage.

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 over 15 years old, in accordance with tradition.

The Colour : Pale yellow with green highlights.

The Smell : Fruity

The Taste : A very fresh attack, followed by notes of English candy, peach and Apricot. A slight acidity complets the balance.

Serving Suggestions :

Goes with seafood and fish. Try it with smoked salmon on blinis.

Serve at 10-12°C

Aging Capacity :

4 to 5 years.