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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Vouvray is an appellation in Loire Valley, France.
The vineyards are given over to Chenin Blanc.
Vines root into limestone.
The climate is continental, running maritime.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and south-facing.
The region is known for dry white wine, sweet white wine and sparkling wine.
Pour them alongside seafood, chicken dishes, spicy asian cuisine and pâté.
Serve chilled.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Barton & Guestier Vouvray, Loire, France
- Champalou Vouvray Le Portail, Loire, France
- Champalou Vouvray, Loire, France
- Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Clos du Bourg' Demi-Sec, Loire, France
- Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Clos du Bourg' Moelleux, Loire, France
- Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Clos du Bourg' Premiere Trie Moelleux, Loire, France
- Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Clos du Bourg' Sec, Loire, France
- Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Cuvee Constance' Moelleux, Loire, France
At the table.
- seafood
- chicken dishes
- spicy Asian cuisine
- pâté
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Rewards decades in the cellar.
Nearby regions.
01
Savennieres
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02
Anjou
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Moelleux
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04
Saumur
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Tufo
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06
Touraine
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Vouvray: common questions
01.What grapes is Vouvray known for?+
Chenin Blanc is the signature grape of Vouvray.
02.What kind of wine does Vouvray make?+
Vouvray produces dry white wine, sweet white wine and sparkling wine.
03.Where is Vouvray?+
Vouvray is an appellation in France.
04.What food goes with Vouvray wine?+
Try seafood, chicken dishes, spicy asian cuisine and pâté.
05.How long does Vouvray wine age?+
Rewards decades in the cellar, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Loire Valley guide.