NV Domaine Du Viking Vouvray Brut, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The Vouvray Brut is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from the flint soils in Reugny. Harvested by hand in small baskets and fermented and aged in tank for at least 12 months before bottling. Secondary fermentation is in the bottle with additional aging sur lattes for two years before disgorgement and a minimal dosage. Its crisp acidity and fruity flavors make it an excellent match for shellfish, such as oysters, scallops, and shrimp. It

and fine tannins without extracting bitter compounds

The wines are aged in our cellars for an average of ten years

Chiara Boschis

Christophe has honed his skills cultivating what is called ‘the blood of the Garonne

with deeper soils capable of retaining moisture and coping with the current annual drought conditions

they build and nurture mutually beneficial relationships to achieve their wine and conservation goals

The 12 acres of land were planted with a very rigorous selection of Pinot Noir

approx 14 days of skin contact and 100% malo matured in stainless steel for 8 months

crisp orchard fruit

first generation oenologist Michel Joly moved from Champagne to the Jura with the hopes of starting a new life in post-war France

their shared passion for wine soon took hold and it wasn’t long before they became tempted by the prospect of producing premium wine from the farm

In the beginning of August berries were not bigger than peas