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TASTING NOTES
The bouquet gradually reveals its complex notes, with at first a flowery blossom then, after aeration, white fruits (peaches, pears, quinces) and grapefruit appear. A slight hint of vanilla notes, in the end, reinforces this fine, sweet wine. Richness, smoothness and persistence are the highlights of this wine.
BACKGROUND
In 1996, Philippe Germain’s father, Bernard, bought Château de Fesles along with Château de la Guimonière and Château de la Roulerie from pastry chef Gaston Lenotre, who died at the beginning of 2009. Fesles and Guimonière were sold off and they kept the gem, the ancient Château de la Roulerie, whose origins date back to the 11th century.
In 2004 Philippe took full control, and with him firmly in place operations moved to Roulerie in 2008. Remarkably, this was the return of winemaking to the domaine after a 20 year hiatus, wine having last been made here only before the property was sold by previous owner Jadeau to the chef Lenôtre. Under Philippe and Thierry's direction change is already well underway, both in vineyard and cave.
The wines are produced Organically and currently being converted to Biodynamic. The vines are planted at a dense 4500 plants per hectare on schistous soils, ideal for fine wine production. Yields are kept to a low 25-30 hectoliters/ hectare. The wines are lightly filtered but never fined.
FOOD MATCHING
Apricot tart and pie, duck foie gras, thai cuisine, blue cheese, aperitif.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
Drink now or cellar for a further 5 years.
| Region | Loire |
| Colour | White |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
| Bottle Size | 500ml |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
| Body | Full |
| Maturation | Drink now or cellar |
| Alcohol | 12 % |
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