Le Chêne Marchand is a vineyard located in the commune of Bué, and is highly reputed for its quality wines.
Terroir: Oxfordian limestones, locally known as "caillottes”. The soil is shallow and stony.
Exposure: planted halfway up the slope (240 m – 260 m in altitude) with southern, south-eastern, and south-western exposure.
Vineyard management: the vines are mainly hoed.
Pruning: short, single Guyot. Disbudding and desuckering.
The vines:
Sauvignon Blanc. Planting density varies according to the age of the vines, ranging from 6,800 vines/ha for the oldest vines to 8,700/ha for the youngest.
Vinification: the grapes were hand-picked. The whole bunches of grapes were transferred to the pneumatic presses by means of a belt in order to avoid bruising the skins. After cold settling, the must underwent fermentation in thermo-regulated tanks for approximately 30 days with frequent stirring. The wine was racked late, in May, and was bottled in September 2007.
Tasting notes:
Visual: Clear, pale yellow in colour with green highlights.
Nose: Notes of citrus, white blossoms, white-fleshed fruit such as peach and pear.
Palate: Beautiful, pure, fruity attack echoing the expressions perceived on the nose. Lovely length with mineral flavours.
Serve at a temperature of 9 to 11°C.
This wine may be served on its own as an aperitif, or as a match for fish such as bass or turbot. It also goes well with the local crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese.
Ageing potential: 3 to 6 years
No recommended products at the moment.
