Christophe Thorigny - Vouvray - Cuvée Prestige 2014
Price: $41.00
| Producer | Christophe Thorigny |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Subregion | Vouvray |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Sku | 0102377 |
| ABV | 12.00% |
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Christophe Thorigny is the fourth generation of his family to work 10.5 hectares of Chenin Blanc vines in the village of Parcay-Meslay in the appellation of Vouvray. He farms by the principle of "Lutte Raisonnée", with as little intervention in the vineyard as possible. His vines are planted on a plateau of tuffeau, the local soils of chalky clay and flinty clay which cover a thick layer of limestone.
The Cuvée Prestige is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes harvested at high sugar levels to create a moderately sweet wine. Mid-gold in color with amber highlights, the Cuvée Prestige emit intense aromas of baked apple, lemon curd, honey and lanolin. On the palate the sweetness is perfectly balanced by a lively acidity and creamy texture. This is an ideal candidate to pair with savory desserts or even richer savory dishes like braised chicken with mushrooms or fried trout.
