Denis Meunier Vouvray Clos Baglin Demi Sec (750ml)

The history of the house dates to 1927 when Denis’ grandfather acquired his first parcels of vines.  Denis’s father and uncle ran the domaine for nearly four decades, until 2012, when Denis took over, fulfilling a dream. He and his partner, Estelle, manage the domaine with help in the vineyards from Denis’s father and uncle and a handful of seasonal workers. “Respect for terroir has always been valued here, even in my father’s time,” Denis says. “Today, it’s mostly the material that has evolved. My investments were mainly focused on the quality of the vines and the wine.”The estate is located in the prestigious Vouvray appellation.  As part of the Paris basin, the soils are a fossilized marine base. The bedrock, from which the region’s historic cellars are cut, is called tuffeau. The topsoils are flinty clay, limestone, gravels, and marls.  The climate is marked by the tension between moderate maritime and more extreme continental influences. The vignerons here have been experiencing the devastating effects of climate change with many recent vintages suffering from the severe weather; hail and various disease pressures.  Though when all goes well and with careful vineyard management, the Chenin Blanc here displays mouthwatering acidity and a haunting, richness and depth.