Clos de Nouys Vouvray Demi Sec 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clos de Nouys
Label Name:
 
Vouvray Demi Sec
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vouvray, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~3. 7/5 (crowd-sourced)

Tasting Note
Fresh acacia and white-flower aromatics with pear, peach and fresh almond; medium-bodied, gently off-dry with bright citrus acidity, chalky minerality and a clean, slightly honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: soft goat cheese, roast chicken, pork with apples, grilled salmon, creamy seafood. Asian: mildly spicy Thai curries, Chinese roast pork (char siu), prawn and coconut curries, richer sushi (tuna).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chenin Blanc; cold fermentation in stainless steel; fermentation arrested to retain residual sugar for demi‑sec style; bottled young.

Vineyard Info
Clos de Nouys (Domaine Pierre Chainier) is a c.20-hectare Vouvray estate (vines ~35 years old) managed by the Chainier family; long local history and export presence.