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$32.99
This slightly off-dry Vouvray is made by Bernard Fouquet, internationally recognized as one of the stars of the Loire Valley, and exclusive to KWM, we are proud to present this 100% Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley.
The grapes come from a tiny parcel in the Loire Valley called Petit Clos which boasts four-decade-old (and more) vines of Chenin Blanc. The clay-limestone soils help produce a dry, rich and powerful white. Best served with goat cheese, chicken salad or rich fish like salmon or sea bream.
750 mlTasting Note From Gilbert & Gaillard (2019 Vintage)
Racy nose revealing apple, a touch of quince, hay, menthol and an elegant mineral note. Fresh attack followed by a balanced palate which unfurls a generous array of lifted aromatics intermixing citrus, mineral and spice aromas. Feels light. Wonderful.
Domaine des Aubuisieres is owned by Bernard Fouquet who has 30 hectares of Chenin Blanc in some of the appellation’s very best sites.
After gaining experience in Alsace and Burgundy, Bernard Fouquet started his own winery in 1982 in the Vouvray district of the Loire Valley west of Tour. He is regarded in France and internationally as one of the top Vouvray producers. His ability to capture the mineral tones unique to Vouvray’s soil, with the marvellous balance of explosive fruit and acidity is quite remarkable. Bernard produces Vouvray in many styles from dry, demi-sec, to sweet and sparkling. All of the Aubuisieres white wines are age-worthy - particularly the sweet versions which can take years to develop and last a decade or more.
Kensington Wine Market is privileged to be one of the exclusive retailers of Fouquet's Domaine des Aubuisières wine since 2002.
Image sourced from the winey's website - vouvrayfouquet.com
$26.99
The Cuvee de Silex from Domaines des Aubuisieres is made from mostly hand-picked five-plus decade-old Chenin Blanc vines in the Loire Valley.
Soils for 'Cuvée Silex' are exclusively flint stone (silex in French means flint), imparting a smoky, mineral essence to the wine. Look for a bouquet of pear, green apple, quince, and melon that develops notes of mineral and honey. The wine is ever so slightly off-dry, which lends it a juicy freshness. Expressive and exceptionally well balanced on the palate with lots of lemon and a trace of anise. Great with turkey or salmon.
$26.99
Serious bubbles that are consistently the "best value in its appellation" - this is not just a great value, it is also a favourite of both Kensington Wine Market staff AND the staff of our next-door neighbour's Peasant Cheese!
Bernard Fouquet is now making some of the most highly regarded wines in the Vouvray region. He is now regarded in France and with the international press as one of the top Vouvray producers, yet that is not reflected in his prices, which remain extremely reasonable. He captures the mineral tones unique to Vouvray’s terroir, along with a harmonious balance of explosive fruit and the vibrant tension of the Chenin Blanc grape. This is one of our best-selling sparkling wines, year in and year out, and while it's the perfect wine to start any festive occasion it would also pair nicely with turkey.
$33.99
A fantastic dessert wine from our friends at Bernard Fouquet's Domaine des Aubuisieres. This 100% Chenin Blanc dessert wine is rich and vibrant, with notes of baked apple, honey and a touch of almond. Perfect to pair with pate, cheese or fruit. Organic.
