2020 Domaine Philippe Tessier Cour-Cheverny "La Porte Dorée", Loire Valley, France

2020 Domaine Philippe Tessier Cour-Cheverny "La Porte Dorée", Loire Valley, France

Aromas of pear, citrus, lime-flower, white pepper, almond and caramel. The palate shows ripe pear, quince, citrus, almond and intense mineral flavors that coat the mouth and are very dense and long, backed by firm acidity.

$36.99
$36.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

Region: Loire
Grape: Romorantin
Vineyard Size: 23 hectares
Soil: limestone bedrock, clay
Average Age of Vines: 80-90 years
Farming: organic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in demi-muids with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation
Aging: 10 months in demi-muids
Fining: none
Filtration: light
Added S02: 24 mg/L

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

On the southern banks of the Loire River in the appellation of Cheverny, Philippe Tessier farms 23 hectares of vines utilizing organic principles. Perhaps more importantly, however, Philippe strives to make honest wines that respect the natural balance of his vines and the local ecosystem of the Loire Valley. He harvests by hand, utilizes neutral oak and native yeast and nominally filters. His overriding goal is for his wines to reflect not the hand of the winemaker, but rather the original character of the vine, soil and vintage.

Details:

Grape(s) Romorantin
Farming Organic