La Grange Tiphaine Bel Air Touraine Aoc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
La Grange Tiphaine
Label Name:
 
Bel Air Touraine Aoc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Touraine-Amboise (Loire Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C


Tasting Note
Crisp, citrus- and white-fruit driven with chalky limestone minerality, bright acidity and a saline, energetic finish. Vibrant and slightly gourmand on the mid-palate.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, mild goat cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Vietnamese spring rolls, tempura, lightly spiced Thai dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested Chenin; gentle/long press; indigenous yeast fermentation in concrete; aged 5–9 months on fine lees; minimal sulfur, usually unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine La Grange Tiphaine (Coralie & Damien Delecheneau) — family estate operating ~15 ha across Montlouis & Touraine; converted to organic/biodynamic (ECOCERT/BIODYVIN) in 2014.