Maison Foucher
Le Petit Perroy
Vouvray Demi-Sec
Loire Valley, France
NECTAR WINE STYLE
The wine opens with bright fruit aromas of apricot and pear, with an off-dry palate framed by fresh flavors of apricot and stone fruit. The subtle sweetness is balanced nicely with this wine’s hallmark bright acidity.
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol: 12.3% alcohol / volume
Acidity: 4.63 g/L
RS: 23.85 g/L
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled in stainless steel, then halted to retain sugars at 20-25 g/L
Winemaker: Marc Vappereau
Pairing Suggestions: Foie gras, red or black fruit tarts, chocolate
WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Try this wine with a Goat Cheese (Chèvre). The bright acidity of the wine cuts beautifully through the tangy, creamy nature of fresh goat cheese. here.
THE VINEYARD:
AOP Vouvray spans 2,200 hectares surrounding the town of Vouvray. This Demi-Sec expression is a blend sourced from 2 villages: Vouvray, known for clay and sand soils, and Nazelle Négron, known for silica and gravel soils.
ABOUT THE WINERY:
Maison Foucher was established in 1921 at the heart of Loire, between Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre, by the dynamic Paulin Lebrun. Originally a cooper, he started growing his business by selling wine in his own barrels to local cafés and restaurants. Over the past century, only five winemakers have been at the head of Maison Foucher. Their common desire was to pass on their values and passion. Today, this strong legacy is embedded in the wines of Maison Foucher and is represented by the current director Marc Vappereau. Learn more here.
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Raimund Prüm
Essence
Riesling
Mosel, Germany
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Pale gold in color. On the nose, aromatic, with scents of apricot, green apple and peach. On the palate, fresh fruit flavors of pineapple and apricot are perfectly balanced by a racy acidity and mineral character.
Analysis: 10.5% alcohol / volume
Variety: 100% Riesling
Appellation: Mosel, Germany
RS: 21.3 g/L
TA: 5.7 g/L
Serve: Enjoy on its own or with a range of light appetizers, seafood dishes, BBQ, perfect with Asian cuisine and all styles of spicy food.
Accolades: 91 point review Wine Spectator 2021
WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: This wine, with its bright acidity and floral notes, pairs wonderfully with aged Gouda. The nutty and caramel flavors of the Gouda complement the wine’s fruitiness and balance its acidity beautifully. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
WINEMAKING:
Grapes are hand harvested in mid-October and undergo a gentle crush. The juice is fermented for four weeks in stainless steel tanks then bottled under Stelvin closure to preserve its character.
ABOUT THE WINERY:
The Prüm family’s roots in the Mosel region of Germany date back as far as 1156, making it one the country’s preeminent winemaking dynasties. Their incredible Riesling portfolio reflects traditional winemaking practices with exceptional single vineyard designated wines in every style. Family-owned S.A. Prüm, founded in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prüm, has been in the hands of Raimund Prüm, head winemaker and Sebastian’s grandson, since 1971. Under Raimund’s leadership the property has earned a reputation as one of the most successful wineries in Germany’s celebrated Mosel wine region.
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