2022 Catherine et Pierre Breton, 'La Dilettante', Vouvray, Loire, France
$36.99
40 year chenin off a limeston portion of the estate. While Catherine and Pierre work together in the vines and the cellar for all the Breton wines, the Vouvrays are Catherine’s pet project (along with the Bourgueil Dilettante below). The wine comes from 40-year old Chenin Blanc vines planted in flinty soil. A very gentle pressing is followed by a short vinification in stainless steel. There is no maloactic fermentation and the wine is bottled in the spring following harvest.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Vouvray
- Style White Wine
- Producer Catherine et Pierre Breton
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Icon, Wild Side, No Sulfur, Bright and Fresh