COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Château Soucherie
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Soucherie Blanc Ivoire 2020 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Anjou Blanc AOC in the Loire Valley, France. Produced by Château Soucherie, a historic estate committed to organic viticulture, this wine aims to express the richness of its terroir. The vineyards are situated on soils composed of schist, clay, and sandy silt, with vines managed organically. The estate focuses on respecting the fruit and its specific qualities, resulting in a wine that highlights minerality and bright acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are managed organically, with annual plowing.
Fact 02
Harvest is entirely manual, with grapes collected in small crates.
Fact 03
Aged for 12 months in barrels without racking.
Fact 04
Recognized as 'Wine of the Year 2020' at Proefschrift Wijnconcours (2018 vintage).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Soucherie Blanc Ivoire 2020 is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes harvested manually and collected in 25kg crates. The winemaking process involves slow and gentle sequential pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in 500-liter barrels, with 20-25% new oak used. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in barrels for 12 months without racking. The vineyard is managed organically, with treatments using copper sulfate and annual plowing.
