Pichot Vouvray “Le Marigny” 2022

The Pichot family is one of the oldest in Vouvray with origins as restaurateurs going back to 1739 later followed by the purchase of the superb Coteau de la Biche vineyards in 1770 establishing them as growers to help supply the restaurant. Their vineyard holdings are mostly located all at the top of the village with the largest holding which makes up their classic Coteau de la Biche in the prime Vallee de Nouys which is perfectly sited for making drier styles of wine and faces south-east. The Pichot family also own most of the “premiere coteau” site of Le Marigny located just above the village opposite Clos du Bourg. These are quite simply regarded as being amongst the very best vineyard sites of the appellation.
“..in 1984 when the young Christophe Pichot, Jean-Claude’s son, acquired 8 hectares in Le Marigny, making him the main exponent of one of the appellation’s most desirable vineyards (even if it is persistently overshadowed by the likes of Clos du Bourg, Clos Baudoin and Le Mont).“  winedoctor.com
About this wine: From the same superb premiere coteau vineyard site that produces the Moelleux wine listed below, comes a new demi-sec bottling. Hand picked fruit is slowly pressed over 6 hours and then cold-settled for another 48 hours before fermentation in 80 % stainless steel tanks and 20 % 300 litre oak barrels. The wine is kept on fine lees over winter and bottled with about 15 g/L of residual sugar, which beautifully balances the high natural acidity of the Chenin Blanc variety. A natural aperitif, the tension and vibrancy of this wine means it can also partner a wide range of seafood and white meats throughout the meal. Aromatic lift of exotic fruits, fresh limes and concentrated depth of fruit, long, fine and balanced.

Very smart. .. From the winery: “Brilliant, golden color, nose of candied fruit, notes of honey, orange, candied mandarin. The palate is lively, without heaviness, the liveliness balances the sugars with a long finish.”

RRP $65  Our Special Price $54.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.