2006 Domaine de La Fontainerie Coteau La Fontainerie
Tasting Notes
Honey, green apple, hay, straw, and a slight flinty, pebble minerality, combined with a medium plus body, nice density on the palette and a smooth, long finish; yields an excellent wine that is drinking great now.
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: 2006
Wine Type: White Wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: 1 plot - Fontainerie Estate Vineyard
Winemaker: Catherine Deruet Dhoye
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• From the Fontainerie vineyard located directly above the cellar
• Hand harvested grapes to maximize quality
• Indigenous yeast fermentation
• Fermented and aged in new French oak barrels
• Recommend serving at cold/cool temperatures
• Ready for drinking. Can age longer as well