Montlouis-sur-Loire, "Les Pêchers", Ludovic Chanson - 2020

Name: Montlouis-sur-Loire, "Les Pêchers", Ludovic Chanson
Brand: Ludovic Chanson
SKU: 47253
Price: 31.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 47253 750mL

An off-dry Chenin Blanc with just a touch of residual sugar. A small amount of the grapes were affected by botrytis which enhances the aromatics and texture of this fantastic white. Aromas of stone fruits, wet stones, and a savory quality are gifted to us as this medium-bodied wine. Pair with white fish in chile and scallion sauce.

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Color

White

Vintage

2020

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Touraine

Producer

Ludovic Chanson

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

If you like rich opulence in your white wine, Ludovic Chanson's "Les Pêchers" is a must try. It's made with grapes picked mid-harvest (Chanson likes to run three passes each harvest). He allows some of the bunches to be affected by botrytis, which intensifies the honeyed flavors. Out of the glass you'll see rich, golden color and light syrup viscosity. Flavors of honey-roasted nuts and canned pears in syrup jump out to your nose and palate. A hint of pine seeps into the mid-palate with a cleansing acid finish. Try this with a soft blue like Gorgonzola Dolce. Chanson abandoned his career in pharmaceuticals to work the estates of various vignerons in Vouvray and Montlouis. In 2009, he was able to purchase his vineyard, which was already practicing organic. The soils are mostly clay above a bedrock of limestone and hold 40-year-old vines.

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Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...