Domaine Dutertre has been in the same family for 5 generations and is currently run by Gilles Dutertre. The 37 hectare estate is based in the village of Limeray on the northern banks of the Loire Valley, not far from the town of Amboise. They are currently undergoing conversion to organic viticulture, and focus on producing quality sparklings.
100% Chenin Blanc made in the traditional Champagne method, grown on clay and silex/flint soils.
Pale straw in colour, a rich and inviting nose of red apple skins, brioche/toast, and honeysuckle. Creaminess builds from the bead, with the fuller mouthfeel giving the wine plenty of presence. Red and yellow apple flavours, quince, a decent yeast/autolysis element, and a long crunchy and moreish finish with a thread of balancing citrus-rind bitterness. A moderate dosage of around 13g/L gives the wine sessionability and texture without undue sweetness. Broadly appealing in having sufficient fruit weight for a Prosecco fan, traditional enough for Champagne-style drinkers.
