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Vouvray, "Gallus", Alexandre Giquel - 2019

Name: Vouvray, "Gallus", Alexandre Giquel
Brand: Alexandre Giquel
SKU: 47254
Price: 48.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 47254 750mL

From old vine Chenin Blanc between 60-80 years of age, this is a dry and mineral version of Vouvray. Extended élévage in used barels adds some texture, but this a fairly steely and austere expression of the appellation. Pair with langoustines in garlic butter.

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Color

White

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Touraine

Appellation/Village

Vouvray

Producer

Alexandre Giquel

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

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

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