{"id":1156,"date":"2015-12-28T10:23:07","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T10:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.northberkeleyimports.com\/?post_type=project&p=1156"},"modified":"2018-11-15T10:47:11","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T10:47:11","slug":"domaine-du-margalleau","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/project\/domaine-du-margalleau\/","title":{"rendered":"Domaine du Margalleau"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"margalleau_producer\"<\/a>As taut as a violin bow string or as lush as a symphonic finale\u2014there are few grapes as deliciously varied in temperament as is Chenin Blanc from Vouvray. Domaine de Margalleau<\/strong>, with four generations of winemakers dedicated exclusively to Chenin Blanc, is the source of Vouvray\u2019s most expressive examples of this native grape, whether bone dry, semi-sweet or sparkling.<\/p>\n

The Pieaux family has for decades crafted refined Chenin Blanc wines from the region\u2019s chalky and mineral-rich \u201ctuffeau\u201d soils (the same stones used to build the region\u2019s legendary chateaus). The family vineyards also contain a good amount of flint stone (found also in Sancerre) that adds more complex aromas and enhances the wines\u2019 already lively mineral core.<\/p>\n

What we\u2019ve found particularly captivating here is the equal respect with which the brothers Pieaux treat their still and sparkling wines. Too often sparkling Vouvray is an afterthought, made with under-ripe grapes and sold cheaply. Margalleau reserves its finest grapes for its Vouvray Brut, made in the style of Champagne\u2014so much so that you\u2019d think you were enjoying a fine Blanc de Blancs.<\/p>\n

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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pieaux brothers\u2019 vineyards are planted exclusively to Chenin Blanc, on a mix of classic Loire soils: \u201ctuffeau,\u201d or soft chalk stones, flint and limestone. Vineyards face full south, which helps to push grapes to perfect ripeness even in cooler years. Vines are cared for according to \u201clutte raison\u00e9e\u201d principles, avoiding treatments in the vineyards and using indigenous yeasts in the cellar.<\/p>\n

Grapes are harvested by hand and pressed immediately, then fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Dry wines are aged in tank on fine lees until bottling. (Fermentation of the family’s demi-sec is stopped, to preserve a natural sweetness in the wine.) Sparkling wines undergo secondary fermentation in bottle (M\u00e9thode Champenoise) and are aged for a year before disgorgement. No dosage is added.<\/p>\n

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WHITE WINES<\/p>\n

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The family\u2019s flinty vineyard terroir is evident in the delicately smoky aromas of this pure, dry Chenin Blanc wine. Red apples, candied lemons and limes, sea salt. Less than 5g\/L residual sugar (sec).<\/p>\n

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