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Alexandre M Vouvray Tendre La Serpette
Alexandre M
France - Loire Valley - Vouvray

La Serpette (pruning knife) is one of the most important vintner's tools - a symbol that enhances the significant role of the manual work in winemaking that reflects and highlights the typicity of the terroir. Wine is not "made" in the cellar as everything starts in the vineyards, from the vineplant and the grape.

The wine offers a beautiful nose of coconut and subtle vanilla. The very "Caribbean" mouthfeel exhibits nutmeg and brown sugar flavors, white rum and candied citrus fruits. Like a sweet wine, without the sugar.

Specifications
Appellation
Vouvray
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Chenin Blanc
Age of vines
Average 35 years
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Soil type
Clay and Limestone
Vinification
Harvested by machine with selective sorting.
Bio protection of the berries and must by non saccharomyces yeasts.
Fermentation with native yeasts in barrel (228 L) and sandstone jar.
Aging sur lie for 3 months.
RS: 6g/L
Production
200 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Asian cuisine as well as exotic food. Well pair with spices. Nice with the classic foie gras and with matured cheeses.

Reviews and News

2020 Alexandre M Vouvray Tendre La Serpette - 93 PTS - CELLAR SELECTION - WE

2020 Alexandre M Vouvray Tendre La Serpette - 93 PTS - CELLAR SELECTION - WE

wine enthusiast 93 pts

 "This wine embodies what Chenin Blanc can do in the proper winemaker's hands and with oak restraint. Lemon to gold in color, it has complex aromatics that leap from the glass, suggesting golden apple, vanilla baking spice, brioche, bread dough, yogurt and dried white blossom. The wine is creamy, supple and multifaceted. — Reggie SOLOMON"

- Wine Enthusiast (October 2023), 93 pts - CELLAR SELECTION

Producer Information: Alexandre M

Alexandre M is one of our latest project in the Loire Valley from one of our oldest wine connections/friendships. Alexandre Monmousseau sold Chateau Gaudrelle a few years ago and he is ...
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