1958 Domaine de La Fontainerie Sec Reserve
Tasting Notes
Vouvray wines are known to age for decades. Here’s a chance to try a 66-year-old dry Chenin Blanc from one of the oldest and best producers in Vouvray. The 1958 Vouvray Sec is a remarkable wine, showcasing a brilliant golden amber hue, a testament to its impressive age. The nose is incredibly complex, with layers of dried apple, chamomile, honey, and a touch of beeswax, complemented by nuances of flint and a hint of aged nuttiness. On the palate, it is stunningly balanced, with a perfect interplay of mature fruit flavors, including baked pear, lemon zest, and quince, underscored by a vibrant acidity and a pronounced minerality. The finish is exceptionally long, leaving a lasting impression of citrus, honey, and a subtle saline note. This wine exemplifies the exceptional aging potential of Vouvray, delivering an unforgettable tasting experience. A perfect wine!
About Domaine de La Fontainerie
Established in 1712, Domaine de La Fontainerie has a storied past. In 1990, Catherine Deruet Dhoye assumed stewardship of the 15-acre family estate, boasting Chenin Blanc vines nestled on calcareous-clay slopes. While she embraces modern practices, Catherine also reveres the estate's legacy. With a combination of passion and humility, she nurtures the heritage passed down through successive generations—a legacy manifested in a remarkable collection of vintages. Catherine's meticulous care ensures that the distinct nuances of the terroir shine through while upholding biodiversity. Each vineyard plot is tended individually, harvested at peak maturity. The wines mature in cool, neutral oak barrels within troglodyte cellars. These wines not only reflect the specificities of their vintage and exceptional terroir but also, with time in the bottle, they unravel the estate’s history. The wines stand as nuanced representations of their unique terroir, showcasing a complexity that promises longevity.
Winery: Domaine de La Fontainerie
Origin: Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
Vintage: 1958
Wine Type: White Wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Coteau La Fontainerie
Soil: Limestone and Clay Hillsides
Winemaker: Germaine Bezard - Catherine Deruet Dhoye’s Grandmother
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 13%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 6
• Organic farming methods
• Hand harvested for best grapes
• Native yeast fermentation
• Fermented and aged in new oak
• Aged in the Winery’s Troglodyte Cave Cellar until 2024
• Legendary Vouvray Vintage
• Recommend drinking cool
• Recommend decanting and drink as it opens up and develops
• One of Lindsey’s (our founder), favorite wines