Cape Heritage and The Loire
Timed Online Auction, 1 - 12 August 2024
The Loire
About the SessionAn eclectic selection of interesting and super rare vintages from the Loire Valley. Rich in ancient limestone and silex soils, the Loire valley is known for their passionate, historic family producers, many of them farming organically, and forming the spiritual cradle of noble varieties including the likes of Sauvignon blanc in the famous appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume in the continental east, through the Chenins from Vouvray, and Cabernet Franc from Chinon and Saumur further downstream to the west. Brimming with variety and value, the catalogue includes highly collectable lots from acclaimed classics like Domaine Huet, Alphonse Mellot, Henri Bourgeois and Thierry Germain.
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About this Item
Des Aubuisières is a family-owned estate that has been producing wine for generations. The estate is located in the Vouvray appellation of the Loire Valley of France and is known for producing high-quality Chenin Blanc wines, particularly sparkling Vouvray wines made using the traditional méthode champenoise.
Provenance
Mosaic Restaurant
Critics Ratings
‘The latest rendition of Aubuisieres Non-Vintage Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionelle smells of ripe melons and narcissus, with a whiff of snuffed candle wick. Pineapple and lime join the melons on a juicy, delicate palate, with hints of salt as well as pungent citrus zest and smoke adding to the invigoration conveyed by a fine stream of bubbles. I was surprised to find the finish entirely satisfying and fruit-filled despite there being a mere 2 grams of residual sugar.’ - David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate (Aug 2009)
‘Like many of these HHC wines, it seems just a tad timid and light on true local character. But perhaps it’s just young? Bit chewy and austere at the moment but it’s a great price! Buy it now and age it…?’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 15++/20 (May 2022)
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