COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Château Soucherie
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Soucherie's Clos des Perrières 2020 is a dry white wine from the Savennières appellation in the Loire Valley, France. This wine is distinguished by its unusual aromatic profile, featuring notes of verbena infusion, and a palate that exhibits both remarkable amplitude and a fatty depth, with a strong mineral character. The estate itself is a historic property in the Anjou region, known for its appellation wines. The 2020 vintage specifically presents a crystalline nose with citrus and white fruit notes, complemented by a subtle woody influence. The vineyard is cultivated using sustainable practices, having achieved organic certification in 2022, and the wine is produced from 25-year-old vines on a 1.80-hectare plot.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are farmed sustainably, with official Organic Agriculture certification achieved in 2022.
Fact 02
The Clos des Perrières vineyard spans 1.80 hectares.
Fact 03
Fermentation occurs in 500-liter French oak barrels, with 20% new oak.
Fact 04
The wine spends 12 to 15 months on lees without racking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Soucherie Clos des Perrières 2020 begins with a manual harvest of Chenin Blanc grapes into 25 kg boxes. The juice is then extracted using pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in 500-liter French oak barrels, with 20% of these barrels being new. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 12 to 15 months on its total lees, without racking. The estate employs sustainable farming practices and achieved official certification in Organic Agriculture in 2022.
