2003 Domaine de La Fontainerie Coteau Les Brules Moelleux
Tasting Notes
A complex sweet wine with a nice level of residual sugar. This is great with sweet or chocolate desserts or as a dessert on its own. A radiant deep golden hue, indicative of its richness and maturity. The nose is luxurious and complex, with opulent aromas of dried apricot, honey, caramelized pear, and orange marmalade, interwoven with floral notes of acacia and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and exquisitely balanced, offering a luscious blend of baked apple, quince, and candied citrus peel flavors, all harmonized by a vibrant acidity that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lingering impression of honeyed fruits, a touch of spice, and a delicate minerality.
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: 2003
Wine Type: Sweet White Wine - Moelleux
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Coteau Les Brules
Winemaker: Catherine Deruet Dhoye
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 13%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• Sweetness: 120 g/l
• Acidity: 3.3
• Sweet wine - Late Harvest
• Organic farming methods
• Hand picked grapes for best quality
• Fermented and aged in French Oak
• Aged in the Winery’s Troglodyte Cave Cellar until 2024
• Single Vineyard
• 2003 is an excellent vintage