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2025 Louise Chéreau (Vices & Vertus) ‘Colère’ Folle Blanche, Loire Valley, France
$23.00
The folle blanche grape, indigenous to France’s west coast, is principally known for eau de vie production, but is also grown near Nantes to be a racy shellfish pairing, compatible and contrasting with the more well-known Muscadet wines made from melon de bourgogne. Colère which translates to ‘anger’, referencing the ocean’s profound effect on the wine, is a crisp, saline, citrusy, and low-alcohol white wine that is undeniably expressive of sea spray. While maintaining the depth and character that Louise’s vinifications are known for, Colère is a zesty, bright, and light-hearted aperitif that belongs near freshly-caught seafood and sunny days.
Vinification – Estate grapes are harvested and direct-pressed. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel without malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged on the lees for six months, and then bottled unfined and lightly filtered.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine
- Style White Wine
- Producer Chéreau Carré
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Folle Blanche
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Crunchy Greens, Aperitif, Root Veggies, Fresh Seafood, Meaty Fish, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Bright and Fresh, Zippy