Château Gaudrelle

www.chateaugaudrelle.com

It is a very old, vineyard owned by Alexander Monmousseau. located in Vouvray, first mentioned in the District Archives of Tours in the 1500's.  The average yield is a mere 6,500 cases.  The vineyards face south are are composed of argilleous and chalky soil. Chenin grown this way produces off-dry to sweet wines depending on the vintage.  The taste of this wine is characterized by quince fruit and acacia flower.

A.O.C. VOUVRAY 2006 Sec-Tendre

This 100% Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire) was assembled from three different cru of the property*: Clos le Vigneau; les Gués d'Amants; la Gaudrelle. Hand picked, each is vinified in its own separate manner to bring out its specific character (40% botrytised grapes),  then blended together just prior to bottling. Produced from 14 hectares of the best cru classés vines of the appellation, averaging 36+ years of age; one Ha is 90+ years old.  Slow pressed over 4 hours released the natural richness (11%). Cool fermentation for 12 weeks using only indigenous yeasts was carried out in 600L old oak barrels that are 25 to 55 years old (no new wood). Settled and filtered twice prior to final development sur lies fines in either vats or barrels until bottled in May 2007 and released. A sec-tendre, light golden-yellow colour with green reflections; possessing a fine, yet discreet nose of apricots, plums, and flowers. Very clean with a perfect acid balance. Mouth filling, round, soft and supple, complex; ample length. A wine that can be best enjoyed now with grilled fish or oysters; it will further develop.

.750L SKU 309567            .375L SKU 317651

* the vineyards are managed by only natural means.