The Pichot family has been working Vouvray since 1739, with cellars carved into the same tuffeau hillsides that were quarried to build the Loire's great châteaux. That's a long memory for a place. Mostly stainless steel with a fifth aged in 400-liter wooden vats, this 2024 Chenin keeps its nerve: the tanks held at a cool 61°F for two months, preserving cut and clarity rather than padding things out. Sustainably farmed, unfussy, and honest about where it comes from.
Winemaker Notes
80% of this wine is made in stainless steel tanks and 20% in 400-litre wooden vats. The tanks’ temperature is controlled and maintained at about 16°C (61° F) for 2 months.
About the Producer
Jean-Claude Pichot’s family is one of the oldest in Vouvray, with origins as viticulturists and restaurateurs dating back to 1739. The family cellars are located in the charming village of Vouvray, in caverns hewn from the rolling hills which were once quarried to provide stone to construct the grand châteaux of the Loire. Domaine Pichot was established in 1996, uniting the three historic vineyards of the family: Coteau de la Biche, Le Peu de la Moriette, and Le Marigny. The 60 acres of vineyards are all in Vouvray, six miles east of Tours on the right bank of the Loire River.
