Domaine Vincent Wengier Bourgogne Blanc
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Domaine Vincent Wengier uses environmentally friendly practices. The Vincent Wengier vineyard has been certified HVE (high environmental value). 2020 is the first year of conversion of the vineyard to organic farming.
- The regional Burgundy appellation plots are located on the edge of the Chablis vineyard, where the soil is clay-limestone. The subsoil varies between Portlandian and Kimmeridgian vineyards.
- The average age of the vines is 10 years. The aging potential is 5 years.
- The ideal drinking temperature is about 12 to 14°C.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: After a rigorous settling, the alcoholic fermentation took place in good conditions for a good month. Then, the malolactic fermentation is triggered naturally. The aging of this wine was a short year on fine lees in stainless steel vats. This allowed the wine to have all its roundness and aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes: Bright, light gold color. Nose dominated by almond, white fruits, lemon, lime blossom honey. mouth to fruity ample, stimulating, adorned with a generous body, a fat and tender finish, a freshness salivating. Rich, full burgundy.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Vincent Wengier is a fourth-generation Chablis winemaker who, along with his wife, Sophie, has produced wine under his name since 2018. Domaine Vincent Wengier was first established in 1950 and is located in the southwest region of the appellation, in the village of Prehy, two hours southeast of Paris.
The Wengiers manage 27 hectares of vines, spread over four appellations.
They hold HVE (high environmental value) certification to promote fauna and flora within the vineyard. Their careful attention to detail in the vineyards has also earned them organic certification, effective in 2023.