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Les Clos Francs Vouvray 2013
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| Country: | France |
| Regions: | Loire Vouvray |
| Winery: | Sylvain Gaudron |
| Grape Type: | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage: | 2013 |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
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Product Description
Les Clos Francs Vouvray 2013 is 100% Chenin Blanc.
The cool climate in the Vouvray appellation area insures good acidity, which is balanced by the distinctly fruity character of the Chenin Blanc and the mineral qualities imparted by the soil. Thanks to these natural elements, this half-dry Vouvray combines elegance and vigor with sweetness and an inherent freshness.
Mechanical and hand harvest, destemming, pneumatic pressing, static settling of the must at low temperature for 24 hours, fermentation at the cellar temperature (12°C/54°F) for 1/2 month, aging in vats, two rackings, stirring once a week during 1 month, filtration, bottling in September.
Chicken, fish, Asian Food, Desert with strawberry and raspberry.
Winery: Sylvain Gaudron
Sylvain Gaudron Estate
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, from Vouvray in the Loire Valley, France that produce the "Les Clos Francs" brand in Vouvray.
Since about 1890, four generations of the Gaudron family have lived in Vernou, running a vineyard that covers 25 hectares (62 acres, about two-thirds of the vines are at least thirty years old on average. All of the vines grown in the Vouvray area are of the Chenin variety also known as Pineau de la Loire. The method has not changed since 1890 we just had the chance to perfect our recipes. The Domaine Sylvain Gaudron is run by hard workers people and real passionate wine makers
Sylvain Gaudron Vineyard
When you come to the estate, the welcome in the wine storehouse, the visit to the cellars in the rock that go back to the 13th century (1,000m of galleries, the commentaries and the free tasting sessions will help you to appreciate the aromas and flavors of our wine.
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Segries Secret Grange Lirac Rouge is made from 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah.
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The wine is dark and inky.
The aromas are intense and complex. It has fruit flavors of course, Strawberry and Blackberry, but it also have some interesting spice components, garrigue, pepper and licorice.
The finish is long and very pleasant as the tannins are round and well integrated.
La Grange is the name of the parcel where the grapes are grown. The soil is Clay and Limestone.
The average age of the vines is 80 years old.
Classic vinification in temperature controlled tanks. The skin contact maceration lasted 30 days and was completed in cement tanks.
The wine went through MaloLactic fermentation and was bottled without filtration.La Grange is the name of the parcel where the grapes are grown. The soil is Clay and Limestone.
The average age of the vines is 80 years old.
Classic vinification in temperature controlled tanks. The skin contact maceration lasted 30 days and was completed in cement tanks.
The wine went through MaloLactic fermentation and was bottled without filtration.
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"The estate’s top wine is the 2016 Lirac Secret de la Grange, a 90-10 blend of Grenache and Syrah that never sees oak. This full-bodied blend is fabulously concentrated and lush, with ripe fruit flavors of raspberries and stone fruits, an intriguing hint of almond paste and a rich, long finish tinged with licorice. It should drink well for up to a decade. - Joe Czerwinski"
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