Sail up the Loire River, on a "gabare" - a local type of boat - meandering through the vineyards and discovering our wines: "Vallée Loire" is a group of wines that act as ambassadors for the Loire Valley AOP, marked by their character, freshness, and approachability.
Presentation
Presentation
The "Vallée Loire" brand is a group of wines that are ambassadors for the Val de Loire AOP, marked by their character, freshness and accessibility.
Location
The vineyards are located to the east of Tours.
Terroir
The Chenin blanc vines, also known as Pineau de Loire, enjoy wonderful exposure to the sun on the plateau overlooking the Loire River. The grapes are harvested at peak ripeness to obtain a perfect balance between freshness and softness.
Winemaking
Grapes picked by hand and pressing. Light settling to clarify the must followed by slow, low-temperature fermentation (18°C). Fermentation stopped by chilling the wine. Aged on fine lees for 6 months and bottled.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees for 6 months before bottling.
Varietal
Chenin blanc : 100%
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (10-12°C).
Visual appearance
Golden-yellow colour.
At nose
This slightly-sweet wine has characteristic aromas of candied fruit (apricot and quince) with fine hints of toast.
On the palate
It is rich on the palate, with lovely balance and a candied citrus aftertaste.
Food pairings
Ideal with aperitifs, blue cheeses (Fourme d’Ambert), tangy tarts (lemon and rhubarb).
