2003 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 89 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 3.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 155 kcal / glass
150ml glass155 kcal
750ml bottle775 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window 2015–2033
Classification Vouvray
Region Vouvray
Soil Stony soil with green clay and flint
Harvest Dates September 2003
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels 50% demi-muids and 50% vats
Bottling Date April 2004
Production Details The Le Mont vineyard covered 8 hectares and was trained in gobelet. Grapes were harvested manually in successive selections. The wine underwent six months of élevage. Average production is stated as 12,000, but the source does not identify the unit.
Tasting Notes Fine and subtle, with roasted and toasted aromas; balanced palate with caramel and lightly honeyed notes; great complexity.
Food Pairing Aperitif, foie gras, and blue-veined cheeses
Sources: dreyfus-ashby.co.uk ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
11 rue de la Croix Buisée, 37210 Vouvray, France
Phone
+33 (0) 2 47 52 78 87
Email
Owner
Sarah et Hugo Hwang