Tasting Notes
This sparkling wine is truly something special and one of our favorites. Never before had we tasted something as wonderful and clean as this bubbly Vouvray. Its tropical aromas awaken your senses, while delicate bubbles dance on your tongue. Notes of seckel pear, apple, and stone fruit Illuminate the palate. This wine is perfect for any occasion and will not disappoint!
Winery Details
Located in the heart of Chançay, a sub-region of the Vouvray AOC just north of the Loire River, the Gaucher family of Domaine des Cormiers Roux have been producing wines for 5 generations; with Éric Gaucher paving the way with beautiful and elegant Vouvray wines! Their 22-hectare estate in Chançay exclusively grows their vines in clay-limestone soils, which gives their Vouvray-producing estate a uniquely special terroir that truly showcases Chenin Blanc.
Wine Summary
Winery/Producer: Earl Gaucher Éric - Domaine des Cormiers Roux – Éric Gaucher
Grape(s): 100% Chenin Blanc
Style: White, off-dry/semi-dry (Demi-Sec), sparkling
Origin: Chançay, Indre-et-Loire, Vouvray, Touraine, France
Vinification: The grapes are grown organically at the highest level to maintain biodiversity in the vineyards. The grapes are hand harvested, and produced into a sparkling wine using Méthode Traditionnelle, which is the same way Champagne is made. Only a little sweetness is reserved for this wine.
Aging: Aged in stainless steel and bottle.
% ABV: 12%