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2016 Pichot Clos St Mathurin Vouvray Brut, Loire Valley

A$41.93
Availability: Out of stock
SKU
PICHCSMV16
93

Single Vineyard, Zero Dosage

This is the first release from the Clos St Mathurin vineyard, which comes from one hectare of vines located in the northern limit of the Première Côte site of Le Marigny just above the village in the heart of the appellation. “..within Le Marigny he also owns the Clos Saint Mathurin, a name not reflected in cadastral maps and which has largely disappeared from use, although Christophe has resurrected it. It accounts for 1 hectare of the vineyard, the vines aged 35 years, and he dedicates the fruit to a single-vineyard sparkling wine.“

The cuvée is made in the méthode traditionnelle, with primary fermentation in 70% stainless steel and 30% in 400 litre used barrels, followed by four years maturation on fine lees in bottle. The wine is then disgorged and re-corked with zero dosage. The result is a very fine, crisp and beautifully composed sparkling Vouvray. Medium-bodied with a lovely fine mousse, it drinks very well as an aperitif, but also has the intensity of classic Chenin Blanc characters to accompany a wide range of dishes throughout the meal.

There are just 1 hectare of 35-year old vines at Clos Saint Mathurin, planted on clay and limestone soils. The fruit is picked by hand, and after pressing the first fermentation is in 70% stainless steel and 30% barrel, the second fermentation is in bottle, followed by 36 months sur lattes. This has a pale straw-gold hue in the glass and a firm bead. There follows a convincing nose, rich in dried citrus fruit, sweetly polished, with white currant and white pepper. It is smouldering and smoky, modern and reductive. Fruit rich on the palate, and lean in terms of texture, this has great acidity and a fresh mousse. Bright, sinewy and peppery, with a youthful and full stance, this is hugely impressive.

93 points Chris Kissack thewinedoctor.com Sept 2020


 

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Product/Service Sold Out No
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Champagne/Sparkling
Wine Style Traditional
Country France
Region Loire Valley
Varietals Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2016
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 93
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