Domaine Pichot Vouvray Sec Coteau de la Biche 2024 Bourbon

Domaine Pichot Vouvray Sec Coteau de la Biche 2024 BourbonDomaine Pichot Vouvray Sec Coteau de la Biche 2024 a dry Chenin Blanc from Domaine Pichot's Coteau de la Biche vineyard above the Valle de Cousse. Pichot has farmed in Vouvray since the 1850s and is a long standing organic estate. 100% Chenin Blanc on Vouvray's characteristic tuffeau (chalk) and clay flint soils. Hand picked, whole bunch pressed, fermented dry in tank, with extended lees ageing before bottling. The Coteau de la Biche is one of

The fruit is whole-bunch pressed to stainless steel tanks for a cool fermentation with indigenous yeast

Bright and punchy

From the nose

a working entry-tier Southern Rhône red for by-the-glass programs

2% 500ml from Bertrand

Barrels are French and all older

this is hugely impressive

This Reserva reflects Lopez de Heredia's commitment to traditional winemaking and producing age-worthy Rioja from their Bosconia vineyard

100% destemmed and fermented with partial whole berries with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks

The heather and lavender add a floral note while the spruce and coring provide a distinct peppery finish

The initial bouquet opens with menthol aromas which give way to white flesh fruit

dark toffee