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Abbaye de Marmoutier Clos du Rougemont
Vouvray · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Chenin Blanc
- Country
- France
- Region
- Vouvray
- Appellation
- Vouvray
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- off-dry
Food pairing
blue cheeses · roast chicken · spicy Asian dishes
Rated vintages
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201593 pts
The abbey of Marmoutier was founded in the 4th century by Saint Martin. The walled vineyard is owned by the city of Tours, across the Loire from Vouvray. The wine is off dry, ripe with pear and honey and deliciously balanced with the acidity. It is young and will repay aging, so…