Chenin Blanc Vouvray, Val De Loire, White Wine

Vigneron Philippe Brisebarre farms his 25 hectares using what he describes as “think before you do” principles of Agriculture Raisonée, and produces exquisite wines from the Chenin Blanc. His guiding philosophy is to stay true to what the terroir, and...

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Vigneron Philippe Brisebarre farms his 25 hectares using what he describes as “think before you do” principles of Agriculture Raisonée, and produces exquisite wines from the Chenin Blanc. His guiding philosophy is to stay true to what the terroir, and the vintage, gives to the wines he produces. He has great respect for the appellation system that protects Vouvray's unique wines and so Philippe puts his time where his mouth is, serving as the current Président du Comité Régional de l’INAO - the regional committee of the National Institute of Appellations of Origin.

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Chenin Blanc is a versatile white-wine grape variety that has been cultivated in France for nearly 1300 years. It is most commonly associated with France's Loire Valley, and its high acidity levels mean it can be vinified in a number of different styles: as lusciously sweet, botrytis-affected dessert wines, light, honeyed sparkling wines and as full-bodied, still white wines.

The Upper Loire Valley is known for two emblematic wine sub-regions - Pouilly Fume and Sancerre. Almost all the wine grown in these areas comes from the Sauvignon Blanc variety. With Pouilly Fume to the east of the Loire river and Sancerre to the west,...

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The Upper Loire Valley is known for two emblematic wine sub-regions - Pouilly Fume and Sancerre. Almost all the wine grown in these areas comes from the Sauvignon Blanc variety. With Pouilly Fume to the east of the Loire river and Sancerre to the west, the territory of each region gives slightly different characteristics to the respective wines. Most are not imbued, these wines have an amazing structure with fragrant notes of grapefruit with a slight touch of honey.

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