Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Pétillant Brut NVThe Vigneau Chevreau family have 5 generations of winemaking knowledge behind them spanning back to 1875. Their 30 hectare domaine is planted entirely with Chenin Blanc and the late Jean Michel Vigneau was at the very forefront of organic winemaking, seeing the benefits way back in the early 90s and by 1999 the Domaine was certified organic. The new generation of the Vigneau family have gone one step further by becoming one of only two estates in

or keeping for a few years

Ambonnay and Cramant

and a touch of metallic

Even when coming from their own distillery

The Grand Cru site Furstentum is a steep hill side at a relatively high altitude of 350m

The new generation of the Vigneau family have gone one step further by becoming one of only two estates in Vouvray to be certified Biodynamic

Marcharnudo Alto

The 2013 Blanc de Blancs was one of the highlights - a pristine and elegant Chardonnay with the acidity for longevity

Lots of dark berry and sharp pomegranate

The Crianza has been aged for 18 months in American oak barrels

Thanks to its extended ageing period prior to release

first of all by focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay