Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau

Vouvray Sec Clos de Rougemont

France, Loire Valley

Chenin Blanc

The Clos de Rougemont is a historic vineyard by the Abbey of Marmoutier that Saint Martin founded near Tours in 372. It is a monopole for Vigneau-Chevreau, having been entrusted with it and the restoration of the Abbey. The legend tells that Saint Martin planted a vine that he brought back from East Europe, on the hillside here, thus creating the wine Vouvray. Residual sugar: 7 g/l, Total acidity: 4.2 g/l. Total SO2 56mg/l. Characterized by lime-tree flowers, quince, white peach, pear fruits and acacia honey aromas. It can be served as an aperitif, or with sea food or white meats such as roasted chicken with mushrooms.