Domaine Plou et Fils, Pierre de Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, Vin de France, Loire, France, 2023

Producer Profile

Domaine Plou, located on the banks of the River Loire, has been in the same family since 1508 – just a few years before Leonardo da Vinci took up residence in the nearby Château d’Amboise.

Over the last 500 years, winemaking traditions have passed down through the generations, the right vines have found their ideal vineyards sites, and the individuality of each parcel is now firmly embedded in their DNA. The estate now extends over 75ha and its current custodians, Mathieu and Guillaume Plou, produce a range of wines that typify both the soils and grapes of this ancient viticultural land.

Viticulture

Viticultural traditions have been passed down through the generations, and there is an unparalleled understanding of their vineyards and how each variety is influenced by the terroir. The flinty clay and clay-limestone soils enable good water retention, particularly important as summers become warmer and drier. This cuvée is named after ‘tuffeau’, the creamy white stone which can be found in the vineyards in this part of the Loire, producing crisp, mineral and perfectly poised sparkling wines.

Winemaking

A semi-sparkling 100% Chardonnay with 2.9 bar pressure. The wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle to create fine, gentle yet persistent bubbles. Bottled under crown cap.

Tasting Note

A bright and vibrant semi-sparkling Chardonnay, with green apple and citrus. Bubbles are fine and delicate, and the palate is refreshing, with a deliciously zesty finish which makes for an elegant and eminently approachable style.

Food Matching

A delicious apéritif for any occasion or serve with oysters and seafood.