Philippe Foreau - Domaine du Clos Naudin 2019 Vouvray Sec AOC

When Foreau issues a ‘Sec’ (and the decision to do so relates entirely to the vintage conditions and the composition of the grapes at harvest), the wine can carry from 1 to 2 grams of residual sugar but never more than 6 grams. Because of the vibrant acidity that accompanies these wines, the sensation one experiences is of drinking a scintillatingly dry wine, although one with considerable body and a honeyed texture. We tend to have several vintages available at all times so that our clients can have the option of enjoying the Vouvray Sec in its youth but also with several years of bottle age.

Vineyard Notes: From 11 ha of southeast facing vines planted mid-slope on Vouvray's premiere côte in the Perruches and Ruettes lieux-dits. Flint rich limestone clay and Tuffeau chalk soils. The average vine age is 45 years old.

Winemaking Notes: Spontaneous fermentation in 300l oak barrels (5% new). Elevage takes places for 6 months and malolactic fermentation is blocked by the wine's naturally high acidity.

Tasting Notes: Foreau's dry Vouvray often offers varietally pure white flowers and intense crushed chalk, channeling nakedly the fabled tuffeau which comprises the Clos Naudin’s soils. In some vintages, a complicating note of white truffle contributes depth to the intensely saline palate, often complemented by notes of quince or citrus fruits.