Chateau Moncontour
with winemaker Thibault Poisson
Thursday, June 5th, 5:30 to 7:30
Château Moncontour is one of five estates in the Loire run by the Feray family. The Chateau overlooks the Loire River, and extends over the hillsides in the heart of the Vouvray, with stunning views over the whole Loire Valley. This Thursday we will be having a special tasting of a few of their wines. Thibault Poisson from the estate will be here to talk about their exciting wines. We’ll stay open a bit late just to make sure you can make it after work.
2011 Chateau Moncontour Vouvray Sec $17
Chenin Blanc
Vouvray doesn’t have to be sweet. The Sec has a fresh nose of white flowers and green apple aromas – clean and soft in the mouth with a nice acidity, and a long delicate finish.
2013 Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon Rosé $17
Cabernet Franc
From the village of Chinon, Le Grand Bouqueteau rosé is dry and crisp with aromas of ripe fruit, strawberry, pear and roses.
2012 Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon $17
Cabernet Franc.
The full red brother to the rosé, this classic Chinon ha a powerful nose of coffee and of red fruits with a hint of spice. – The body has soft mineraly tannins with a medium body and a lingering finish.
2010 Cox Malbec IGP du Lot $13
Not from the Loire, but Thibault’s side project, this Malbec from Cahors is a refreshing summer wine. Cox is the word for ladybug, and this lady has intense aromas of berries, red fruits and violet. The body has soft juicy tannins, and a stylish, rich attack.