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Alexandre Monmousseau
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The
Vineyard
Today the Monmousseau family
farms 14
hectares (34.6 acres) of
land: 6
hectares for Clos
le Vigneau, 8 hectares for Château Gaudrelle.
Clos
Le Vigneau is a single vineyard
from an area known as “les Gués d'Amant” or
“Lover’s Gap”. Most
of the
vines were planted in 1929.
The soil is a mixture of
argilo-calcaire, silex and gravel. Alexandre
Monmousseau believes in low
yields for concentration and flavor. The grapes
are hand
harvested. Pressing
is long and slow, fermentation is in stainless steel
with two rackings and a light filtration before
bottling.
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The
Wines
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shelf talker / case
card
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2007 Château Gaudrelle, Vouvray, Clos Le Vigneau
12/750ml
#F1EE218002CBL
UPC code: 7 84585 00152 1
100% Chenin blanc.
A 6 hectare single vineyard.
This wine offers seductive aromas of sweet apple and ripe tropical fruit
flavors. Fresh, smooth and
round in the mouth with a touch of citrus fruit, a balanced
acidity and a refreshing, tangy finish.
#F1EE218054CBL
UPC code: 7 84585 00152 12006 Château Gaudrelle, Vouvray, Clos Le Vigneau
12/750ml
100% Chenin blanc.
A 6 hectare single vineyard.
This wine offers seductive aromas of sweet apple and ripe tropical fruit
flavors. Fresh, smooth and
round in the mouth with a touch of citrus fruit, a balanced
acidity and a refreshing, tangy finish.
National Retail Price: $18.99 /
bottle
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shelf talker
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#F4EE21853
UPC code: 7 84585 00928 2
2004
Château
Gaudrelle,
Vouvray, Sparkling, Methode Traditionnelle 12/750ml
Produced from 100% Chenin Blanc planted on clay and flint
stones based soils.
Vinification: aged in stainless steel tanks with temperature
controlled fermentation. Aged on the lees for 4 months.
Kieselguhr filtration. Bottled in April 2005 and released
January 2007.
This sparking wine is fresh and fruity. Rich and easy to drink,
which makes it a wonderful aperitif. For the aficionados this is
an excellent food friendly wine. Its quality makes it
a great alternative to Champagne.
National Retail Price: $18.99 /
bottle
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#F1EE21846
UPC code: 7 84585 00153 8
2002
Château
Gaudrelle,
Vouvray 12/750ml
100% Chenin blanc.
Attractive leafy herbal fruit, with hints of orange. Fruit
aromas on the palate, with good acidity and a lemony finish.
National Retail Price: $18.99 /
bottle
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shelf talker
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#F1EE218052CBL
UPC code: 7 84585 00203 0
2002
Château Gaudrelle,
Vouvray, Le Sec 12/750ml
100%
Chenin blanc.
Herbal
notes on the nose, dry honeyed fruit, with a very good flavor
concentration. Round, soft and supple.
National Retail Price: $26.99 /
bottle
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shelf
talker
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#F8FF21849
UPC code: 7 84585 00162 0
2002
Château Gaudrelle,
Vouvray, Réserve Armand Monmousseau 6/500ml
100% late harvest Chenin blanc.
"Fine Chenin Blanc typicity, with aromas of ripe
apples and honeyed notes. Rich, smooth, rounded palate with
great structure and weight. Has the acidity to support ageing
for 10 years." - Decanter, 4 stars.
National Retail Price: $65.00 /
bottle
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shelf
talker
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#F8EE21848
UPC code: 7 84585 00151 4
2003
Château Gaudrelle,
Vouvray, Réserve spéciale 12/750ml
100% late harvestChenin blanc.
Dried apricots on the nose, with a wonderful concentration
of fruit on the palate, and beautiful rich honeyed flavors.Well-balanced,
light, fine and elegant, long finish.
Decanter, Silver Medal
National Retail Price: $29.95 /
bottle
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