Domaine des Aubuisieres CUVEE de SILEX Chenin Blanc Vouvray France

This Vouvray cleanly expresses the true nature of the chenin blanc varietal Bernard Fouquet runs a 22 ha domaine, which is planted entirely with Chenin Blanc, all of which is entitled to the Vouvray appellation. He has a number of vineyards, all of which are of immense importance to Fouquet because he is a great believer in terroir and of the individual characteristics of the vineyards. (6 x 75 cl)

The Domaine Aubuisieres Vouvray nicely shows off its Chenin Blanc heritage with flavours of ripe melons and minerals; slightly sweet in the finish. Bernard Fouquet runs a 22 ha domaine, which is planted entirely with Chenin Blanc, all of which is entitled to the Vouvray appellation. He has a number of vineyards, all of which are of immense importance to Fouquet; he is a great believer in terroir, and of the individual characteristics of the vineyards. (6 x 75 cl)

Champalou CUVEE DES FONDRAUX Vouvray Demi-Sec AC from France, Loire, Vouvray by Didier Champalou Vouvray Loire (6 x 75 cl)

Didier and Catherine Champalou have been established in the heart of the appellation for over fifteen years and have acquired over 20 hectares of Chenin. Their philosophy is simple: to create wines that respect the grape variety, the terroir and the nature of the vintage. The Cuvée des Fondraux is from densely planted 50-year-old vines propitiously located on slopes of argilo-silicieux terroir. An enticing golden colour draws you to nose an exotic bouquet of lavender honey, sweet grape and marzipan while the palate reinforces this delightful impression. (6 x 75 cl)

Champalou LA CUVEE des FONDRAUX Vouvray Demi-Sec AC from France, Loire, Vouvray by Domaine Champalou (6 x 75 cl)

Didier and Catherine Champalou have been established in the heart of the appellation for over fifteen years and have acquired over 20 hectares of Chenin. Their philosophy is simple: to create wines that respect the grape variety, the terroir and the nature of the vintage. From Botrytis-Affected Chenin grapes this is both fresh coupled with vivacious acidity. (6 x 75 cl)

When Michel Vigneau married Mlle Chevreau, the Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau was created Ð uniting two properties and two families which have been making wine since 1875. Today they and their sons have 28 hectares of vines, and they produce an impressive array of still, sparkling, sec, demi-sec and moelleux wines. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Huet LE HAUT LIEU VIN DE GLACE Vouvray from France, Loire, Vouvray by Domaine Huet (12 x 75 cl)

Catherine and Didier Champalou are young growers in Vouvray who, since 1984 have assembled a small domaine with vines averaging 25 years, planted solely with Chenin Blanc. The aim is to bring out the maximum expression of character from the grape while reflecting the different terroirs on which the vines are planted. Thus by applying rigorous standards, they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray. Didier Champalou's 19ha vineyard produces exceptional wine almost every year. Adopting manual harvesting during mid-October, the grapes are sorted by hand with only ripened and botrytised grapes being used. Once the grapes are pressed and the must racked, fermentation takes place in 220-500 litre oak casks. Vinifying the must in such small quantities means that it can take place over a longer period of time which gives more elegant fruit flavours. Bottling took place during the following September, inevitably, yields are restricted due to such practices. A beautiful light lemon yellow colour, this wine has an enticing nose of honey, cream and green apples. On the palate it has sweet fruit and a well balanced finish, with fresh balancing acidity that prevents the wine from becoming cloying. (6 x 75 cl)