Clos du Bourg Moelleux 1ère Trie 2018

Location info:
The Clos du Bourg is a significant piece of wine history, considered one of the oldest Grand Cru parcels in the heart of France. Its vines stretch their roots deep into the chalky clay soil. They enjoy the advantageous southern exposure, which allows them to catch the maximum sunlight - an essential factor for the ripening of the Chenin. In addition, the adjacent Loire River provides them with continuous moisture through its morning dew.

Color:
A lively, rich golden yellow spreads in the glass.

Scent:
The 2018 Vouvray Le Clos de Bourg 1ère Trie Moelleux presents itself a little shy at first, its minerality seems densely woven and powerful. Given a little time, it gradually reveals its complex bouquet: Notes of quince and quince jelly dominate, joined by orange and baked apple aromas. Sweet counterparts are acacia honey and caramel, delicately surrounded by cinnamon and white chocolate facets. Delicate hints of fresh ginger, acacia and elderflower provide the final touch and ensure a harmoniously rounded fragrance experience.

Taste:
With silky-sweet delicacy, it caresses the tongue, while the acidity gives it a refreshing structure. Salty hints and fine tannins create remarkable flavour precision and give the wine its delicious applesauce flavour. It is never overpowering or cloying, but rather invigorates and seduces the palate. This treasure is only at the beginning of its development and promises gusto for further development. If you want to enjoy the wine now, it would be advisable to decant it and enjoy it from a larger glass at a mild temperature.

Food recommendations:
Enjoy this nourishing drop together with a hearty roast beef stuffed with apples and rosemary. For dessert, it is excellent with strawberry mille-feuille with a layer of vanilla cream or a warm tarte tatin served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.