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Savennieres - Chateau De Varennes 2002 2010

Savennieres - Chateau De Varennes 2002 2010

France



Alcohol: 12%
 

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Yves Mailloux reviewed this wine as follows:

Cépage: 100% Chenin blanc
Code #: 11154216 (SAQ)
Prix: 25,55$
Servir: 10-12° Celsius

Le Château de Varennes est l'un des quatre domaines faisant partie des Vignobles Alain Château (3 en Val de Loire et 1 à Bordeaux).

Au cœur d'une petite appellation en Val de Loire, le Château de Varennes a 7 hectares et produit des vins de haute gamme à partir du cépage traditionnel de la région, le Chenin blanc. Son terroir est de type schisteux d'ardoise gris-bleu. On y pratique les vendanges manuelles, de faibles rendement d'environ 40hl/a, l'élevage sur lies fines en fûts de chêne de 400 litres pendant 10 à 12 mois.

Notes de dégustation:

La couleur jaune doré clair annonce un vin avec une belle extraction de matière. Son nez, riche et complexe a des notes de fruit mûr (pêche), de fleurs blanches et minérales (sylex) dans son registre. On n'a pas souvent l'occasion de boire des vins blancs avec une bouche souple et grasse comme le propose ce vin. Il a suffisamment d'acidité pour demeurer malgré tout rafraîchissant. Sa finale, longue et tout en finesse, clos l'expérience en beauté. Capable de vieillir au besoin 4-5 ans. Fruits de mer, volailles aux fines herbes, plats légèrement crémés lui siéront parfaitement. De la classe à prix raisonnable.
 

  


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