Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Clos de Rougemont 2022 75cl Donkey & Goat on a superb south-facing clay

on a superb south-facing clay slope which optimises the available sunlight during the day while offering good drainage for the vines

thanks to the balances composition of mineral elements and organic matter and lack of water stagnation

of which this is the maiden release

where the fruit is floated in the hot water of a bath on tōji (winter solstice)

grown on a band of silex which was supposed to be used for sparkling wine

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Clos de Rougemont 2022 75cl Donkey & Goat on a superb south-facing clayTasting Note As the vines have aged, the monopole Clos de Rougemont, from a small vineyard close to Tours, has even greater depth of flavour, and a delicious long dry finish. It is planted on pure limestone soil and vinified in barrel with a tiny proportion of new oak. A truly stellar Vouvray! Producer The Vigneau Chevreau family have been making wine since 1875, and the 30 hectare domaine is planted entirely with Chenin Blanc. The late Jean Michel