Touraine Azay le Rideau Clos des Brancs
Domaine des Hauts Baigneux
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Type
White Wine
Appellation
Touraine Azay le Rideau
Variety
Chenin blanc
Clos des Brancs comes exclusively from the flint-strewn single vineyard in Saché, located directly behind the famous artist Alexander Calder's workshop. The vineyard is surrounded by woods and exposed due South, making for a perfect microclimate to showcase why Chenin from Azay-le-Rideau can reach towering heights.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Clos des Brancs
Soil type
Silex
Vine age1980s
Vineyard size1.65 ha
PruningGuyot Poulssard
ExpositionSoutheast
Vinification
Direct press, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts
Elevage12 months in foudres
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfined / Filtration "sur terre blanche"
Additional info
Total production average1,500 bottles
UPC Code Bottle741718812898