FRANCE
Chaume
2007 Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
| Vineyard: | South facing. |
| Soil Type: | Carboniferous pudding sandstone, but also on volcanic rock (spilite) and Ordovician schist. |
| Vine Age: | 30 to 50 years old. |
| Irrigation: | No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: | |
| Yield: | 25 hl/ha |
Vinification:
Hand harvested over several pickings, picked at optimum ripeness with botrytis and after undergoing passerillage.
Traditional fermentation and vinification in foudres.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: | Golden yellow with green hues. |
| Nose: | The aroma will evolve with aging, scents reminiscent of licorice, chevrefeuille, hazelnut and citronella. |
| Palate: | Beautiful feel in the mouth, great balance between the alcohol, the sweetness and the acidity, it is rich opulent, firm and focused. |
| Other: | Thsi wine should be served at 8°Centigrade and decanted before serving when it is young. Very good aging potential. Good pairing with marzipan or Turkish delights. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): | 12.75 |
| RS (g/l): | 149.5 |
| TA (g/l): | 5.81 |
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