# Cœur de Silex Vouvray (NV)

- **Producer:** Bernard Fouquet (Domaine des Aubuisières)
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, quince, peach, lemon, ginger, cream, butter, smoke, honey

## About this wine

Crafted by the highly respected Bernard Fouquet of Domaine des Aubuisières, 'Cœur de Silex' is a benchmark dry Vouvray. The name translates to 'Heart of Flint,' paying homage to the unique soil composition of the vineyards. Fouquet is renowned for his meticulous vineyard management and his ability to capture the diverse terroirs of Vouvray. This cuvée comes from 50-to-60-year-old vines planted on flinty clay soils, which impart a distinctive, smoky minerality to the wine, making it a true expression of Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Cœur de Silex' translates to 'Heart of Flint,' referencing the flint-rich clay soils where the vines grow.
- The wine is made from old vines aged between 50 and 60 years, which dig deep into the ancient soils for concentrated flavors.
- Bernard Fouquet is widely regarded as one of the top winemakers in Vouvray, famous for his precise, terroir-driven Chenin Blancs.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and mineral core of this dry Vouvray cut beautifully through rich, creamy sauces and fatty fish, while its subtle orchard fruit notes complement dishes featuring apples or pork. It is also a classic match for regional Loire Valley goat cheeses.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested from old vines and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and older oak barrels to preserve the vibrant fruit character and terroir expression. The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months, which adds texture, complexity, and depth while maintaining the signature high acidity and mineral drive of the Chenin Blanc grape.