Domaine du Margalleau
Vouvray Sec
Chenin Blanc from Loire, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R100 nationwide
Domaine du Margalleau
Domaine du Margalleau has 26 hectares planted entirely in chenin blanc and produces all four varieties of Vouvray plus a sparkling wine. Jean Michel and Bruno Pieaux are the fourth generation from this family to be producing these wines. The vineyard is south facing and sits on the edge of the Loire River and the vines are planted in soft soils known as Tuffeau.
Description
In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant light gold color. The nose is a complex mix of fresh citrus fruits, a steely, flinty minerality, and Granny Smith apples. With time in the glass, wonderful aromas of quince and apricot impress themselves, alongside notes of white flowers and ginger. The palate is clean and refreshing with crystalline acidity, filigree texture and a wonderful mix of wet-stone minerality, citrus zest, lanolin and stone fruits that lead into a long, lively finish.
Food Pairing
As an aperitif; fresh goat cheese; asparagus; freshwater fish.
