Company Name:Vignobles Alain Château

VintageCurrent Vintage 

Format750 ml

ColorWhite 

CategoryStill Wine 

Country/RegionFrance, Val de Loire

Type of VineChenin blanc

AppellationAnjou

ClassificationA.O.C. 

Rating(s)

Guide Hachette:
(-)

Contest(s)

Le Concours Général Agricole:
(2007)silver

International Wine Challenge:
(2006)silver

Challenge International du Vin Bordeaux France:
(2006)silver

General

Tasting Notes:Eye: golden yellow mixed with hints of gree Nose: fruity with hints of white fruit (peach) developing to elegant woody and spicy (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) with a touch of caramel Mouth: ample and gentle with a fresh end note for immediate pleasure. An elegant wine with character

Vineyard

% of Grape / Cépage:100% chenin blanc

Soil:19 hectares silica, shale and sandstone promoting filtering without losing heat

Vinification (Wine-making)

Method:slow alcoholic fermentation in 400 liters oak barrels for 2 months