Domaine du Margalleau - Vouvray - Demi Sec 2021
Price: $23.00
| Producer | Domaine du Margalleau |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Subregion | Vouvray |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 010517 |
| ABV | 12.00% |
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Brothers Bruno and Jean-Michel Pieaux are the fourth generation of their family to helm Domaine du Margalleau. The estate was founded by their great-grandfather, Georges Pieaux, in 1938 when he purchased vines in the village of Chancay in the Vallee de Vaux, part of the Vouvray appellation. In 1995, Bruno and Jean-Michel took over the 30 hectare estate from their parents, and since they have been making some of the most pristine and complex Chenin Blanc in the region. Their vineyards grow on the classic tuffeau soils of the region, a mix of soft chalk, clay and limestone. However, what truly makes these Chenin Blanc special are the stones of silex, a special type of flint similar to that found in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, that grace their vineyards, which adds an aromatic lift to the wines and strong, mineral core. Their wines are full of life and vibrant flavors, and though delicious when young, have the stuffing to age for a long time.
The Margalleau Vouvray Demi-Sec is made from 100% Chenin Blanc that was hand harvested, fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks with fermentation stopped before fully dry. The wine is aged in stainless steel and bottled with less than 20 grams per liter of residual sugar. Mid-gold color with aromas and flavors of candied lemon zest, flint, poached pears, lemon curd and honey. Enjoy with spicy Asian dishes, especially curry, or fried pork dishes.
