Presentation
Presentation
This cuvée is devoted to César de Vendôme, Duke de Vendôme and illegitimate son of Henri IV, who gave his name to the famous Place Vendôme in Paris.
Location
Located north of the beautiful Loire Valley.
Terroir
The Coteaux du Vendômois appellation covers limestone hills with flint and clay topsoil. These follow the meandering Loir River and have excellent sun exposure.
Winemaking
The grapes are put through a pneumatic winepress. The must is fermented at 18°C and the wine is aged on its lees and bottled early.
Ageing
Aged on its lies and bottled early.
Varietal
Chenin blanc : 100%
Advice
Serving
Served well-chilled (8-10°C).
Visual appearance
Crystal-clear yellow colour with subtile bronze-coloured highlights.
At nose
Intense floral and fruity (ripe peach, candied citrus) nose with attractive minerality.
On the palate
Crunchy, round, and beautifully balanced on the palate, with a touch of mineral freshness. Smooth finish.
Food pairings
This wine goes very well with starters courgette carpaccio), fish, seafood (lobster, potted salmon, grilled sea bream), and goat's cheeses.
Suggested dish : scallops
Suggested dish : scallops
