COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine de Juchepie
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de Juchepie Les Monts 2022 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Anjou AOC in France's Loire Valley. Established in 1985 by Eddy and Mileine Oosterlinck-Bracke, the estate has been farmed organically since 1994 and biodynamically since 2007, reflecting a philosophy of respecting nature and terroir. The 'Les Monts' cuvée is cultivated on soils composed of sandstone schists and volcanic rocks. The winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention, with a notable extended manual pressing process contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards farmed organically since 1994, biodynamically since 2007.
Fact 02
Manual pressing can take over 24 hours for maximum concentration.
Fact 03
Soils are a mix of sandstone schists and volcanic rocks.
Fact 04
Native yeasts are used for spontaneous fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine de Juchepie Les Monts begins with hand-harvested Chenin Blanc grapes. These are then subjected to an extended manual pressing, which can take over 24 hours, to extract maximum concentration. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on native yeasts without the addition of sugar or cultured yeasts. The wine is subsequently aged for 12 months in used oak barrels (2-5 years old) and then kept on its fine lees.
