VOUVRAY
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The wines of Vouvray are made from the Chenin grape, and can be still or sparkling, off-dry or sweet, depending on the amount of residual sugar in the grapes at harvest time. Whether still or sparkling, one of the features of Vouvray wine is its shine and glossy colour, which sets it apart from other wines produced in the Loire Valley. The development of the Vouvray vineyards has been attributed to Saint Martin, who planted the vines at the famous Abbey of Marmoutier.
Climate
Temperate climate broken down into a number of microclimates with an oceanic influence
Soil type
Rocky hillsides on a substrate of tuffeau , cut through with valleys and covered with flinty 'perruche' soils and 'aubuis' (limestone clay).
Varietals
Chenin
Dry, half-dry and sweet white, sparkling
Annual Production*
115 700 hl
or around 15 426 667 bottles
Producers
160
Basic Yield
Whites: 52 hl/ha
Sparkling whites: 65 hl/ha
Conservation
8°-12°C
10 years or up
Dry Whites: 11-12°C
Sparkling wines: 8°C
Sweet Whites: 8°C
10 years or up to several decades
Food and Wine Parings
Menu
Dry and demi-sec whites and sparkling wines: Intense, shimmering straw yellow
Sweet whites: Golden yellow with amber reflections
Dry and off-dry whites: Acacia, rose, citrus, pear
Sparkling wines: Citrus, brioche
Sweet whites: Candied and cooked fruit, honey
Dry Whites: rich, suave, full of minerals
Off-dry and sweet whites: Soft, easy-going, ample, unctuous yet remarkably fresh.
*Moyenne annuelle sur les 5 dernières années
