Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Domaine de la Rouletière is located in the heart of some of the most sought-after slopes in Vouvray. Founded in 1914, it is owned by the Gilet family, winegrowers for five generations. Owner and winemaker Jean-Marc Gilet cultivates the 27-hectares of Ecocert certified organic vineyard, with the utmost respect for the environment and the terroir. At the heart of the vineyard, the domain possesses a magnificent two storey cellar that has been carved out by the Gilet family over many generations: 800 square metres set in freestone. The wines are elegantly styled, beautifully balanced and bear all the hallmarks of superb Vouvray.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The Vouvray AOC is situated on the right bank of the Loire Valley. The grapes are grown in a single vineyard ‘les Argiles’, which is certified organic by Ecocert; the grapes are grown without the use of synthetic or chemical preparations. The vineyard covers Turonian limestone hillsides, interspersed with confluent valleys and is covered with ‘perruche’, a flinty clay soil, which imparts elegance to the wine. The vineyard is sustainably cultivated, and working towards its HVE certification, with a focus on energy consumption, biodiversity preservation and water resource management.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Each plot was vinified separately to respect the character of the terroir. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and carefully selected on the sorting table, to retain the highest quality. The fruit was fermented at low temperatures in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was made in an unoaked style to retain the freshness and purity of fruit.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A delicious medium-dry Vouvray with citrus fruit flavours interwoven with juicy vine peach. The ripe fruit is beautifully balanced with fresh appley notes through to a moreish finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Chenin Blanc 100%.