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A white wine from Loire Valley (France) rich with aromas of melons, honeysuckle and ginger. Crisp and refreshingly acidic. Perfect to drink on its own or with light first courses with seafood and cheese. Available for deliveries within Metro Manila.
Grape Variety / Blend: chenin blanc
Winery / Estate: Chateau de Villeneuve
A white wine from Loire Valley (France) rich with aromas of melons, honeysuckle and ginger. Crisp and refreshingly acidic. Perfect to drink on its own or with light first courses with seafood and cheese.
| Product-Type: | Wine |
| Type: | white |
| Price Point: | 1,251 to 1,500 |
| Style: | Rich & Ripe |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Blend/Grape Variety: | chenin blanc |
| Volume: | 750 ml |
| Alcohol: | 13.00% |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Loire Valley |
| Estate: | Chateau de Villeneuve |
| Appellation: | AOC Saumur |
| Fermentation: | Natural |
| Wine-Making Process: | Organic |
| FOOD PAIRING: POULTRY / PORK / VEAL: | Roasted |
| FOOD PAIRING: SHELLFISH & OTHER CRUSTACEANS: | Seared |
| FOOD PAIRING: OTHER CUISINES OF THE WORLD: | Chinese |
Winery
Chateau de Villeneuve has been continuously producing since 1577. Jean-Pierre Chevalier is a 4th generation viticulturist. His parents were producers in Dampierre-sur-Loirecomes and purchased this winery in 1969. The property covers 25 hectares of vineyards planted on a limestone terrace overlooking the Loire River and produces AOC Saumur and Saumur-Champigny.
The farming and winemaking are certified organic since 2011. Any SO2 additions are extremely minimal
