# Cuvée de Perruches (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine des Aubuisières
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, quince, apple, lemon, honey

## About this wine

Cuvée de Perruches from Domaine des Aubuisières is a still white wine from the Vouvray AOC in the Loire Valley, France, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Its name, 'Perruches,' highlights the flinty clay soils that contribute to its character. The domaine, established by Bernard Fouquet, is now managed by Menehould and Charles Lesaffre, whose family history is intertwined with the estate's origins. The 2023 vintage signifies the estate's move towards organic farming. The wine is produced with a commitment to sustainable viticulture, holding an HVE3 certification and implementing organic practices.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Perruches' refers to the local term for flinty clay soils.
- The domaine's vineyards are on the prime slopes of Vouvray.
- The estate is transitioning to full organic certification.
- The current management represents a historical full circle for the domaine.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity acts as a refreshing counterpoint to rich or fatty dishes, cleansing the palate. Its minerality and subtle honeyed notes complement delicate seafood and creamy sauces, while its structure can stand up to lighter meats and charcuterie.

## Wine making process

Cuvée de Perruches is crafted from hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes grown in Vouvray. The winemaking process involves fermentation in a mix of oak barrels and unique, rock-cut glass-lined vats, designed to maintain fruit purity and freshness. Following fermentation, the wine is aged briefly in tanks to preserve its vibrancy. The domaine is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding HVE3 certification and actively transitioning to organic farming practices, with permanent grass cover in the vineyards to enhance biodiversity.