Vouvray Première Trie Cuvée Alexandre Domaine Des Aubuisières 2003
12.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Vouvray Première Trie Cuvée Alexandre Domaine Des Aubuisières 2003
The wine
Located upstream from Tours in the northern Loire region, the Vouvray vineyard is planted on clay-siliceous or clay-limestone topsoils over "tuffeau" chalk. Production here is split between still (dry, semi-dry or sweet depending on the years and sun) and sparkling wines, produced using traditional methods of a second fermentation process when bottled. The mellow wines feature the word "moelleux" on their labels, and are produced when the weather conditions are right (sunny autumn periods). Over-ripe grapes affected by noble rot are harvested via sorting. With age, these rich, mellow wines acquire complex aromas on par with great fortified wines: ripe quince, acacia, almonds and honey. They can be aged for up to a century.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Vouvray
Vintage: 2003
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 6°
Size (in ha): 2000 hectares
Volume: 110000 hectolitres
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: honey
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine