Domaine Delaunay - Le Val Fleuri
Domaine Delaunay is currently owned by Jacqueline Delaunay, who took over the family vineyard in 2020 after several years of experience. The estate has been passed down through generations of the Delaunay family, with a deep-rooted tradition of winemaking in the region. It counts 52 hectares of vines in 10 AOC and AOP communes of Anjou.
Appellation: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie
Region: Loire Valley
Grape variety: This wine is 100% Melon de Bourgogne
Soil Type: Shallow soils on altered rocks of Gneiss and Schiste.
Winemaking: Pneumatic pressing, cold racking, thermoregulated alcoholic fermentation, aged on lees with wine stirring (6 months).
Tasting Notes: Lightly beady wine with a fine nose of white fruits and a balanced mouth with citrus notes.
Pairings: Pairs beautifully with roasted Cornish hen, rotisserie chicken, tarte flambée, and seafood platters, offering a perfect balance to both rich and delicate flavors.
Ratings:
Vintage 2023:
92/100 Wine Enthusiast
90/100 Jeb Dunnuck
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Categories:France, White wine, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Loire Valley, 90+
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