{"product_id":"marc-bredif-vouvray-grand-anee-2012","title":"2012 Marc Bredif Vouvray Grand Anee","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Genuine Museum Release | One of Vouvray's Finest Modern Vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grande Année showcases the purity, minerality and extraordinary ageing potential.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased only in years when fruit reaches an exceptional standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVouvray, Loire Valley, France\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $85 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant • Ageworthy • Classic Loire Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Vouvray is one of the world's greatest wine bargains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Marc Brédif Vouvray Grande Année\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb expression of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc from one of the region's most historic and respected producers. Released only in years when fruit reaches an exceptional standard, the \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Année\u003c\/strong\u003e bottling showcases the purity, minerality and extraordinary ageing potential that have made Vouvray one of France's most revered white wine appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready benefiting from over a decade of bottle age, this wine is entering a magnificent drinking window while still possessing the structure to continue evolving for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Chenin Blanc with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe pear and baked apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuince and white peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon zest and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney and delicate beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted almonds and brioche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint and chalky mineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is wonderfully textured, combining generous orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and the unmistakable mineral character of Vouvray. Layers of citrus, honey and subtle spice build towards a long, elegant finish that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Wine Is Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Année\u003c\/strong\u003e selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted by one of Vouvray's benchmark producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver a decade of bottle development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent drinking now with further ageing potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding value for premium Loire Valley white wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1893\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMaison Marc Brédif\u003c\/strong\u003e has earned an international reputation for producing some of the Loire Valley's most ageworthy Chenin Blancs. The estate's vineyards are planted on the limestone and clay soils that define Vouvray, while the wines are matured in the region's famous underground limestone caves where temperature and humidity remain naturally constant year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Année\u003c\/strong\u003e label is reserved for wines from particularly outstanding vintages, selected for their balance, concentration and ability to mature gracefully over many years. The 2012 vintage has now developed beautiful secondary complexity while retaining the vibrant acidity that is the hallmark of great Chenin Blanc. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork with apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster and scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft goat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking beautifully today but will continue to evolve gracefully over the next \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing greater notes of honey, toasted nuts and beeswax while maintaining remarkable freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew grape varieties reward patience quite like \u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Marc Brédif Vouvray Grande Année\u003c\/strong\u003e has reached that wonderful stage where youthful fruit is beginning to intertwine with the honeyed, mineral and savoury complexity that only time can create. It is beautifully balanced, incredibly versatile with food and offers a level of sophistication rarely found at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$85\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the finest value mature white wines you'll find anywhere. Whether you're discovering Vouvray for the first time or you're already a devotee of great Loire Valley Chenin Blanc, this is a bottle that demonstrates exactly why Marc Brédif has been considered one of the benchmark producers of the appellation for well over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Museum Release Vouvray is becoming increasingly difficult to source. 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