Vouvray Ch. de Gaudrelle 2016ABV 13% Region Touraine, as a region, includes the spectrum of wines from fresh, well defined varietal Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay and Malbec to Vouvray. It offers dry, sweet and sparkling white wines made from Chenin Blanc and the regions of Chinon and Bourgueil for red and ros. The red wines of Touraine are largely produced from Cabernet Franc. Recent warm vintages and improved viticultural practices have resulted in many surprisingly concentrated yet

The stunning 24-carat bouquet rivets you to the spot with brilliant delineation and mineral-rich red fruit that articulates its terroir as well as any Right Bank you will find

The nose is fresh and fruity with touches of vanilla and there is an abundance of fine persistent bubbles

Talented winemaker

It was at the famed Napanook vineyard that Christian Moueix established Dominus Estate in 1983

Gamay and Malbec to Vouvray

This Marlborough Sauvignon has expressive aromatics

and the rest Syrah and Counoise

Serve with herb braised pork or chicken dishes in a creamy sauce

It was purchased by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2009

The finish develops a mineral

hard to resist in its youth but far from lacking gravitas and matière to secure a happy development

wild boar or roast pheasant