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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.
750 ml Low Stock
Tasting Note from Tamlyn Currin of JancisRobinson.com (2019 Vintage)
Tingling. Delicate, chalky, pings and zings. Lime and apricot, syrup-on-stones, silk ribbons wrapped deftly around honeysuckle florals. Oranges and so much fruit that it tastes almost like an off-dry Riesling. Handles chilli heat and lime and steak very very well. (Also good with the orange and feta lentil dish.) This is an intense, gorgeous, succulent wine that is different from most Vouvrays of this intensity in that it has a lightness, a slender raciness, as if it's a lovechild of the Mosel and Vouvray. I just love this! (TC)
Tasting Note from Gilbert & Gaillard (2109 Vintage)
Expressive nose marrying apple, quince, a faint tropical touch and subtle mineral undertones. Fresh, juicy palate with pure flavours showing staying power. Touch of delicately crunchy citrus fruits and a delicious natural feel.
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
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Much like the Loire region in France, Chenin Blanc tends to thrive in parts of South Africa and as such it is widely planted, yielding some excellent results. This 100% Chenin Blanc (or Steen as it is sometimes called locally) comes from the Swartland region. It is produced by the Mullineux family and it is fermented in both tanks and used French oak barrels to create a balanced wine with both silkiness and acidity. Great value in a crisp summer white.
Try pairing this versatile Chenin Blanc with Gruyere cheese, veal parmigiana, Chinese take-out, smoked salmon, or even turkey dinner.
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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.
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This is effectively a demi-sec (half sweet) wine but he has decided not to include that designation on the label for some reason. It's the richest of the bunch with a concentrated alpine honey note alongside that signature fruit basket. It has great aging potential but it would ideal now with things like pate, goats cheese or apple cake.
