FRANCE
Chaume
2010 Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Facing South. |
| Soil Type: |
Clay & Schist. |
| Vine Age: |
30 to 50 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
25 hl/ha. |
Vinification:
Hand harvested over several pickings, picked at optimum ripeness with botrytis and after undergoing passerillage.
A combination of traditional fermentation and vinification in foudres.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Golden yellow. |
| Nose: |
Enticing aromas of baked pear and apple with hints of cinnamon. |
| Palate: |
Rich tropical fruits with mango and pear, fresh and spicy with an unctuous texture. |
| Other: |
Great pairing with blue cheese, duck foie gras or fruit tarts. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
12.31 |
| RS (g/l): |
163.6 |
| TA (g/l): |
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| pH: |
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