Les Pieds Rôtis AOP 2023

Tasting Notes for Les Pieds Rôtis AOP 2023 by Château de Coulaine

Colour & Appearance

Radiant golden yellow, laced with delicate green reflections.

Nose

A striking, honest Chenin Blanc that initially presents itself with fresh green apple, apple peel, quince, grapefruit, lemon zest and fine walnut. With a little aeration, the glass reveals a fascinating maritime note of iodine, sea breeze and dried oyster shell, underlined with celery, stinging nettle and aniseed.

Palate

On the palate, the wine shows power and deep structure. A incisive, cool minerality meets an intensely salty grip. Despite its demanding nature, it pampers with nutty spice and a wonderfully creamy, charming texture.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from a single parcel of around 40-year-old vines on the south-east facing slope of the left bank of the Vienne. The terroir combines gravel, fossil alluvial deposits, red clay and white limestone over a porous chalk bed. Château de Coulaine has been considered an historic organic pioneer of the Chinon appellation since 1997.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Varietal Chenin Blanc, hand-harvested in the vineyard at low yields of around 35 hl/ha. Maturation takes place in line with natural cellar work with minimal intervention, in order to reflect the terroir in its purest form.

Food Pairings

An ideal companion for sophisticated seafood cuisine. Pairs excellently with fresh oysters, scallops or pan-fried turbot in lemon butter.

Key Features

Les Pieds Rôtis delivers impressive proof that Chinon belongs to the absolute reference class not only for red wines. This Chenin Blanc masters the balance of salty freshness, cool minerality and creamy richness in a benchmark style.