COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine des Aubuisières
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cuvée de Perruches from Domaine des Aubuisières is a still white wine from the Vouvray AOC in the Loire Valley, France, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Its name, 'Perruches,' highlights the flinty clay soils that contribute to its character. The domaine, established by Bernard Fouquet, is now managed by Menehould and Charles Lesaffre, whose family history is intertwined with the estate's origins. The 2023 vintage signifies the estate's move towards organic farming. The wine is produced with a commitment to sustainable viticulture, holding an HVE3 certification and implementing organic practices.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Perruches' refers to the local term for flinty clay soils.
Fact 02
The domaine's vineyards are on the prime slopes of Vouvray.
Fact 03
The estate is transitioning to full organic certification.
Fact 04
The current management represents a historical full circle for the domaine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cuvée de Perruches is crafted from hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes grown in Vouvray. The winemaking process involves fermentation in a mix of oak barrels and unique, rock-cut glass-lined vats, designed to maintain fruit purity and freshness. Following fermentation, the wine is aged briefly in tanks to preserve its vibrancy. The domaine is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding HVE3 certification and actively transitioning to organic farming practices, with permanent grass cover in the vineyards to enhance biodiversity.
