Château Gaudrelle

http://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 14 hectares of south facing vineyards 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.  Th average production is a mere 6,500 cases.

 

Like his father, grand father and great grand-father before him, Alexandre manages the vineyards by only natural means - no insecticides or herbicides have even been used in over 100 years.

 

AOC Vouvray 2007 Sec .375L

This 100% Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire) was assembled from the three different cru of the property with vines averaging 40+ years of age and one Ha being 95+ years old . Hand picked, each was vinified in its own separate manner to bring out its specific character (35% botrytised grapes) then blended together just prior to bottling in May 2008. 

 

Acacia flowers, honey suckle and quince dominate the nose and flavours; great acid balance ensures a long life.  Wonderful with crustations and mollusks.

 

  **** (4) Stars

SKU 317651

AOC Vouvray 2007 Turonien Sec

A new offering from Alexandre Monmousseau delived with the care and craft found in all his other wines.  A style of Chenin from one of his newer vineyards aptly named for the geological age of the chalky limestone found there.   

SKU 231878

AOC Vouvray 2008 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 classé vines of the appellation, averaging 40+ years of age; one Ha is 95+ years old.

 

A slow press over 4 hours released the natural richness (11% sugar) followed by a 12 week cool fermentation using only indigenous yeasts was carried out in 600L old oak barrels that are 30 to 60 years old (no new wood). Settled and filtered twice prior to final development sur lies and fined in either vats and barrels until it was bottled in May 2009.

 

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 for years to come.

SKU 309567