1976 Domaine de La Fontainerie Moelleux Reserve
Tasting Notes
1976 was a legendary vintage in Vouvray and this sweet 48-year-old Chenin Blanc is showing brilliantly. The wine exhibits a deep amber hue, indicative of its age and richness. The nose reveals an intricate bouquet of dried apricot, fig, honey, and caramel, with subtle notes of marmalade and toasted nuts. On the palate, it is extraordinarily smooth and viscous, with flavors of baked apple, quince, and candied citrus peel, all harmonized by a well-integrated acidity. The finish is exceptionally long and complex, leaving impressions of honeyed fruits, spice, and a touch of minerality. This wine is a testament to the exceptional longevity of Vouvray, offering a luxurious and memorable tasting experience. One of the World’s amazing sweet wines!
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: 1976
Wine Type: White Wine - Moelleux
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Coteau La Fontainerie
Winemaker: Léone and Pierre Deruet, Catherine Deruet Dhoye’s Parents
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 13%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 6
• Organic farming methods
• Hand picked for best grapes
• Sweet wine - Late harvest
• 1976 is a Legendary Vintage
• Fermented and Aged in New Oak
• Aged in Winery’s Troglodyte Cave Cellar until 2024
• Stunning Single Vineyard Sweet Wine