Jean Marc Gilet - Vouvray "La Grande Réserve" 2009 Brut Nature

Located near Tours, in the renowned Loire Valley of castles, Domaine de la Roulètiere is passionately run by the Gilet family, one of the first to believe in sparkling wines, having created their first cuvée as early as 1959. The vineyard stretches across stony slopes on a tuffeau subsoil, interspersed with small converging valleys. The estate also boasts an impressive two-level cellar, carved into 800 meters of underground galleries, where both still and sparkling Vouvray wines mature. Certified organic and managed with deep respect for nature, the Domaine perfectly represents the Vouvray terroir and its noble grape variety, Chenin Blanc, through its refined and expressive wines. 

The Vouvray "La Grande Réserve" 2009 by Jean-Marc Gilet is a remarkable cuvée that embodies the elegance and aging potential of top-tier Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. Crafted at Domaine de la Rouletière in Parçay-Meslay, near Tours, this wine is the result of a winemaking tradition dating back to 1914, now carried out under certified organic practices.

Grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels to enhance aromatic complexity. The wine is then aged for 10 years on fine lees, developing extremely fine bubbles. It undergoes disgorgement with no dosage, followed by an additional three months of bottle aging to fully express the terroir and fermentative aromas.

In the glass, it shows a pale straw yellow color with a very fine and persistent perlage. The nose opens with mineral notes and hints of flint, evolving into toasted almonds, butter, and lemon with aeration. On the palate, it’s soft and spiced (grey pepper), with a long, supple finish and refreshing citrus nuances.

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