COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Benoît Courault
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gilbourg is a 2022 Vin de France from Benoît Courault, crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes grown in the Loire Valley. Benoît Courault, a former sommelier, transitioned to winemaking with a strong commitment to natural and biodynamic farming, influenced by prominent natural wine producers. His estate operates with a philosophy of minimal intervention, treating the vineyard as a balanced ecosystem. The Gilbourg cuvée is sourced from old Chenin Blanc vines, approximately 40 years of age, situated on clay-schist soils in Faye d'Anjou. This wine represents a dedication to expressing the purity of the grape and its origin through traditional and natural methods.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€37
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Benoît Courault uses horses for vineyard plowing.
Fact 02
His winemaking philosophy is inspired by natural wine legends.
Fact 03
The wine is made from 40-year-old Chenin Blanc vines.
Fact 04
Minimal to no sulfur is added to the wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gilbourg begins with hand-harvested Chenin Blanc grapes that are directly pressed. Fermentation is initiated spontaneously using native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine matures for around eight months in used oak casks and foudres. Throughout the process, minimal to no sulfur dioxide is added, and the wine is typically bottled without fining or filtration, adhering to a philosophy of minimal intervention.
