Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
An excellent introduction tour to discover the diversity of Loire Valley wines with a passionate professional wine guide As a small group (maximum 8) enjoy a true and...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2021 to 2024.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, fresh herb
Palate: red cherry, crunchy fruit, soft tannin, saline finish
The Marionnets' nouveau-style Gamay, fermented without added sulfites and bottled within months of harvest. Vivid, crunchy red fruit and a saline finish, meant to drink chilled in its first year.
What it pairs with
- Charcuterie board with cornichons Cured meats and the wine's bright red fruit refresh each other.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Roast chicken with shallots Light Gamay and a Sunday roast: a forgiving combination on a midweek table.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Tomato and burrata salad Summer flavours and the wine's juicy, lightly chilled red fruit align.More wines for soft cheese →
History
Premiere Vendange was launched in 1989 as the first commercial Gamay bottled in France without added sulfites. The cuvee has anchored Henry Marionnet's reputation as a Loire pioneer ever since.
- 1989First vintage of Premiere Vendange (no added sulfites)
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Henry Marionnet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay (100%)
- Classification
- Touraine AOC
- Oak
- Tank only, no oak, no added sulfites
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Premiere Vendange
What does Premiere Vendange taste like?
Crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, violet and fresh herb on the nose; red cherry, crunchy fruit, soft tannin and a saline finish on the palate. Light-bodied with low tannins and high acidity.
When should I drink Premiere Vendange?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage, lightly chilled to 13 to 14C. The no-added-sulfites style is best in its first year.
What food pairs with Premiere Vendange?
Charcuterie board with cornichons, roast chicken with shallots, and tomato and burrata salad are all strong matches.
What grapes are in Premiere Vendange?
100 percent Gamay, the Beaujolais grape grown on sandy parcels of Henry Marionnet's Touraine estate.
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