Created in 1988 by Alain Le Capitaine,, the estate has only 0.25 ha of vines planted in the family garden. Over time, the estate expanded. In 1995, Christophe Le Capitaine, took the initiative to settle with Alain in order to share their knowledge. Since 2013 Florian Le Capitaine, after studying viticulture and oenology, has joined the adventure. Farmed organically since 2008.
Presentation
Presentation
Today, the estate has 28 hectares of Chenin vines planted on the first slopes of ROCHECORBON. We produce the full range of Vouvray wines and the traditional Touraine rosé method.
Location
The vineyard is
located in the village of Rochecorbon on the top of the hillsides, with ideal southeastern sun
exposure.
located in the village of Rochecorbon on the top of the hillsides, with ideal southeastern sun
exposure.
Terroir
The soil is composed of tuffeau (a chalky, porous limestone) and some clay.
In the vineyard
Vineyards planted between 1950 and 2013
Winemaking
The grapes are immediately pressed with a pneumatic press and are vinified separately by
parcel. Vinification and controlled juice settling takes place in stainless steel tanks over two to
three months.
parcel. Vinification and controlled juice settling takes place in stainless steel tanks over two to
three months.
Ageing
The wine ages on fine lees for six to nine months, without the use of malolactic fermentation, fining or cold stabilization. Fermentation is stopped to keep some residual sugar (between 9 to 18 grams).
Varietal
Chenin : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serve between 10 to 12°c (50 to 54°F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Ripe peach, pineapple and citrus finish with a hint of cinnamon. Long on the palate.
Food pairings
Apple crumble (cinnamon). - Sorbets : peach and apricot - Salmon tartar with exotic fruits - Exotic fruits plate - Pear and kiwi sabayon with Vouvray - Peach Melba - Nougat from Tours
