Domaine Fichet
La Cra Cuvée Prestige
2017
$31.75
About this winery
We are happy to present our domain, worked in biodynamic for more than 25 years, located in the South of Touraine, at the doors of Poitou, on a pretty hill. The Domaine is part of the Touraine appellation but its geographical situation sets it apart.
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Product notes
Guide Hachette des Vins 2018 2* Coup de cœur sur le millésime 2015 Guide Hachette des Vins 2019 1* sur le millésime 2016
Production notes
Due to a slight over-ripeness, we obtain a richness in alcohol (around 13.5° or 14°) as well as in fat and fruity aromas. The aging in barrel is very well supported by the wine which takes over from the middle of the fermentation. Thanks to this very good maturity and the long natural fermentation at low temperature, we often have a few grams of residual sugar (about 3 to 5 g depending on the vintage). However, we are really going in the direction of an AOC: respect for the terroirs and nature, by picking very ripe grapes which seems to me to be quite logical to obtain a wine of great quality! This cuvée, created only in 1999, is already the Domaine Fichet reference in Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Robe of rather deep pale yellow hue. Delicate nose opening on dominant scents of ripe apple and pear. The whole is also enhanced by lemony and floral notes. This dry white wine shows a refreshing acidity. In addition, it recalls flavors of golden apple, chamomile and almond. It offers a full mouthfeel that ends in a sustained finish.