Vouvray Sec 'Silex', Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau,
Just like biting into a fresh green apple. This wine is dry medium bodied with amazing green fruit. A family vineyard dating back in 1875 and minimal approach to wine making lends to a fantastic representation of the Chenin grape.
Grape – Chenin Blanc
Country – France
Region – Loire Valley
Sub-Region – Vouvray
ABV – 13.5%
Bottle Size - 750ml
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 Vigneau-Chevreau saw the benefits of organic viticulture in the early 90s and by 1999 the Domaine was certified organic. The new generation of Vigneaus have gone one step further by becoming one of only two estates in Vouvray to be certified Biodynamic.
A wonderful place to visit, the Vigneau corridor-like cave cut deep into the hillside above Chançay prove to be amongst the most memorable cellars in the Loire. The delicious more forward Vouvray Silex is from the flint and clay soils, it is fermented and matured in stainless steel tank at a cool temperature. A small proportion is matured in barrel to add complexity.