Food Pairings

• • Fruit  and  Cream
• • Caramel
• • Aperitif

 

Château Moncontour Vouvray Brut 2005		France
Good sparkling Vouvray do not attempt to emulate Champagne. Instead, these predominantly Chenin Blanc sparklers stand apart with their citrus and mineral flavors, crisp acidity and slight sweetness.

Release Notes:

Price : $22.75  Qty:  Item No. : 19993  Our Rating : 91  Country : France  Region : Vouvray  Grape : Chenin  Blanc  Alcohol : 12%

Their Vouvray Brut is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes in the traditional Champagne method.

Tasting Notes:

It has fresh citrus and mineral aromas and a rich mousse with excellent acidity. This elegant sparkling wine is a great aperitif or accompaniment to caramel, cream and fruit desserts, but it can also be served with sushi and other seafood.

Winery:

Vouvray is one of the rare places in the world capable of producing great dry, dessert, and sparkling wines. With an amazing 1,500 years of winemaking history, Château Moncontour is one... Read more