Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Location: France, Loire, Vouvray
Winemaker: Christophe Vigneau-Chevreau
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Winemaking: The loan of this old vineyard, the "Clos de Rougemont," by the Abbey of Marmoutier, which Saint Martin founded near Tours in 372, has allowed the brothers to improve the complexity and intensity of their wines. Indeed, legend has it that Saint Martin planted a vine he brought back from Eastern Europe on the hillside in Vouvray country that overlooks the Loire and the monastery, thereby creating the wine of Vouvray. The Chenin grape is grown here on the clay-siliceous soils of the Loire hillsides, with a significant proportion of flint on the surface. Touraine, known for its mild climate, provides Vouvray with more than favorable conditions. Located in a northern zone, it experiences marine influences, resulting in fairly mild winters without severe frost, summers without excessive heat, and very sunny autumns that allow for the maturation of the latest-ripening grape varieties. Practicing biodynamics since 1995, they have banned chemical products from our vineyards, thereby enhancing soil life.
The clos has been replanted in 1995, this exceptional cuvée is characterized by a slight residual sugar (maximum 9g/l) and good acidity, that provide to the wine its natural freshness and make it well-suited for aging. Handly harvested, grapes are slowly pressed then the juice rests for 24 hours for a “débourbage”. After that, the juice is racked to be transferred to small barrels for fermentation with indigeneous yeasts and ageing on fine lees. Barrels are aligned in cellars carved into tuffeau (limestone) until spring.
From the Importer: Since their foundation in 1875, the estate in the family Vigneau-Chevreau situated in the heart of the appelation Vouvray has grown throughout the years over five generations, from 5 to 33 hectares. The estate’s financial sustainability allowed beautiful acquisitions such as historical Abbaye de Marmoutier, the crid of the appellation of Vouvrays wines, where they planted in 1995 the « Clos de Rougemont ». Involved in the desire of creating high quality and respecting soils and environment, they have started the conversion in biodynamy the same year and today they are also certified Organic Agriculture. Christophe and his brother Stéphane are the managers.
Location: France, Loire, Vouvray
Winemaker: Christophe Vigneau-Chevreau
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Winemaking: The loan of this old vineyard, the "Clos de Rougemont," by the Abbey of Marmoutier, which Saint Martin founded near Tours in 372, has allowed the brothers to improve the complexity and intensity of their wines. Indeed, legend has it that Saint Martin planted a vine he brought back from Eastern Europe on the hillside in Vouvray country that overlooks the Loire and the monastery, thereby creating the wine of Vouvray. The Chenin grape is grown here on the clay-siliceous soils of the Loire hillsides, with a significant proportion of flint on the surface. Touraine, known for its mild climate, provides Vouvray with more than favorable conditions. Located in a northern zone, it experiences marine influences, resulting in fairly mild winters without severe frost, summers without excessive heat, and very sunny autumns that allow for the maturation of the latest-ripening grape varieties. Practicing biodynamics since 1995, they have banned chemical products from our vineyards, thereby enhancing soil life.
The clos has been replanted in 1995, this exceptional cuvée is characterized by a slight residual sugar (maximum 9g/l) and good acidity, that provide to the wine its natural freshness and make it well-suited for aging. Handly harvested, grapes are slowly pressed then the juice rests for 24 hours for a “débourbage”. After that, the juice is racked to be transferred to small barrels for fermentation with indigeneous yeasts and ageing on fine lees. Barrels are aligned in cellars carved into tuffeau (limestone) until spring.
From the Importer: Since their foundation in 1875, the estate in the family Vigneau-Chevreau situated in the heart of the appelation Vouvray has grown throughout the years over five generations, from 5 to 33 hectares. The estate’s financial sustainability allowed beautiful acquisitions such as historical Abbaye de Marmoutier, the crid of the appellation of Vouvrays wines, where they planted in 1995 the « Clos de Rougemont ». Involved in the desire of creating high quality and respecting soils and environment, they have started the conversion in biodynamy the same year and today they are also certified Organic Agriculture. Christophe and his brother Stéphane are the managers.