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Philippe Brisebarre Vouvray Sec 2005Price: $18.00    Case Price: $16.20

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Brisebarre
Color:
White
Body/Type:
Medium Bodied
Style:
Dry
Size:
Bottle, 750 ml
Winery:
Philippe Brisebarre
Grapes:
Chenin Blanc
Serve At:
50°-54° F
Region:
France > Loire > Vouvray
AromaticEarthy

Brisebarre's Vouvray sec is fermented and aged gently in old oak barrels. This preserves the acidity of the Chenin Blanc grapes to create a harmonious balance between the delicate sweetness and citrus elements of the wine. Enjoy as an aperitif or with fruit desserts.

Philippe Brisebarre's wine education began at age 4 with his father, Girard, with whom he worked for the next 20 years until responsibilities gradually shifted from father to son, culminating in Girard's retirement in 2000.
With 12 hectares planted exclusively to Chenin Blanc, the vines sit on a hillside overlooking the Loire River in alluvial soil. The range of wines produced by Brisebarre are broad. From dry and crisp to sparkling to oak-aged cuvees to age-worthy demi-secs, this winemaker’s talents are evident.

Romantic, enchanted region of the Loire Vally, replete with the famed chateaux perched on the banks of the river. Here the Chenin Blanc grape holds sway, and the whites are justifiably famed for their opulence and longevity. It is here that the continental air patterns meet those of the Atlantic, causing all manner of weather conditions, which is a two-edged sword for the growers of the region. Some years see extraordinary growing seasons, but just as easily the vintage could end in disaster.
There are several styles of Vouvray, the most popular being sec (dry) or demi-sec (off-dry), both of which age splendidly, owing to the strong acidic structure of the wines. Growing in availability are the sparkling Vouvrays, some of which can rival any top sparkling wine in the world in elegance and age-worthiness.

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