On the Montagne Blanche, a rocky promontory of light-coloured tufa, the keep of the Vendôme castle was once erected. The "capital" of the Pagus Vindocinensis, Vendôme is bathed by the Loir, which is divided into several branches and on whose banks the Côteaux du Vendômois vineyards are located.
Presentation
Presentation
A truly amazing white produced by the Cave de Vendôme, which reflects the authenticity of its terroir.
Location
The vineyard is located at the northernmost point of the Loire Valley.
Terroir
The "Coteaux du Vendômois" Appellation Contrôlée area extends over limestone hillsides topped with flint clay and enjoys a good exposure.
Vinification
Gentle pressing then light settling before a slow fermentation at 18°C.
Ageing
Maturing on fine lees elegantly brings out its aromatic qualities, its structure and above all its very pretty minerality, then bottled in the spring.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (8-10°C).
Visual appearance
Yellow colour with slight bronze reflections.
At nose
Intense floral, fruity nose (ripe peach, candied citrus fruits) with a nice mineral presence.
On the palate
On the palate, good balance between crunchiness and roundness, enhanced by a hint of mineral freshness. Smooth finish.
Food pairings
It will accompany courgette carpaccio, scampi sautéed with Espelette pepper, fresh salmon rillette with lime, scallop tartar, pike-perch, grilled sea bream, mature regional goat's cheese, stuffed shellfish.
