Vincent Raimbault 2024 Vouvray Sec 'Bel Air'
The 2024, by contrast, speaks through gritted teeth of this year’s fabled climatic difficulties. But virtue rewards the brave, and Raimbaults did everything possible to harvest shimmeringly clean grapes. At just 12% alcohol, this has the dainty bearing and clean-cut face that will please anyone who looks back yearningly at the good old days.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FRA-VSE24 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Fermentation duration: 6 weeks |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 116 mg/L |
Varieties | 100% Chenin Blanc |
Residual Sugar | 4.3 |
ABV | 12 |
Acidity | 4.6 |
Closure | Agglomerated cork |
Annual Production | 1080 cases |
Other Wine Facts | A luminous robe with pale reflections. An expressive and harmonious nose, blending a beautiful minerality with luscious aromas of ripe peach, fresh brioche, and white flowers, with subtle notes of vanilla and a touch of banana. The wine's finesse highlights the minerality and floral aromas. A long, fresh, and elegant finish, with a lovely return of white flowers. |
Soil Types | Clay, Limestone |
Elevation (meters) | 100 |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 52 |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Other Vineyard Details | Vouvray is produced exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape variety, also known as Pineau de la Loire. The clay-siliceous and clay-limestone soils, combined with our privileged geographical location, allow for a unique and refined expression of this great white grape variety of the Loire Valley. |
Notes from the Producer: Domaine de la Robinière is located in the heart of the Vouvray appellation, near the prestigious Loire Valley châteaux. Vincent and Julien Raimbault are delighted to welcome you to their troglodytic cellar in Chançay, where we invite you to a unique wine experience. Come and taste their Vouvray wines, a protected designation of origin (AOC) in the Loire Valley. During our tastings, you will appreciate the freshness, fruitiness, roundness, and finesse of our exceptional wines.
Our 16-hectare vineyard stretches across hillsides benefiting from the microclimates of the Loire Valley and the Brenne Valley, a tributary of the Loire.
