Domaine de Haute Perche Coteaux de l'Aubance Les Fontenelles

Update on my last note: This just gets more intense in terms of the almost dried apricot notes with a certain lack of acidity to lift the finish. Unctuous with subtle notes of citrus. Delicious and closer to Sauternes than Loire sweet wines. Not a criticism!

Vineyards Location: This area was formed as a result of erosion by the Loire and its tributary the Aubance, which created a large number of small slopes with varied exposures on shallow schist soil. The Coteaux de l’Aubance terroir lies on well-exposed, well-ventilated slopes, encouraging early plant growth and overripe or noble rot harvests. Vineyard Area: Approximately 23 ha Wines Average annual production over the last 5 years: 6,000 hl Base Yield: 35 hl/ha. Varietal: Chenin Blanc Growing Practices: Minimum …