2023 | Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray "Clos de Rougemont" | Loire | France

Dry Vouvray from a historic monopole clos — organic, biodynamic Chenin Blanc from a 5-generation Loire estate.

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau has farmed Vouvray since 1875 — five generations, now brothers Christophe and Stéphane — certified organic and biodynamic, among only a couple of such producers in the appellation. "Clos de Rougemont" is their historic monopole tied to Marmoutier Abbey (whose vineyards trace to St. Martin of Tours in 372 AD), on clay-limestone soils. Pure, dry Chenin Blanc of real finesse.

An organic, biodynamic monopole Vouvray is Loire Chenin at its most serious. Historic clos, organic/biodynamic, dry Chenin → freshness and finesse with age-worthy structure → you're drinking benchmark Vouvray.

• 100% Chenin Blanc (Vouvray Sec)
• Vouvray — Loire Valley, France
• Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau — organic & biodynamic since the 1990s
• Clos de Rougemont monopole · clay-limestone soils

Lime blossom, acacia honey, quince, pear and white peach over a mineral frame with zesty freshness and a long, refined finish. Translation: pure, elegant dry Chenin — floral and orchard-fruited with just a hint of richness, all lifted by bright acidity and a mineral spine. Lovely now, built to age.

An organic, monopole Vouvray from a top Loire family. Exactly the white for scallops, white fish, or goat cheese.