Tasting Notes
This wine comes from a selection of each of the 10 plots of the Pichot family vines situated among the best placed premier coteau vineyard sites of the village and near the family winery in the Vallee de Nouys. Fermented in stainless steel then aged in all new oak barrels for 12 months being bottled, usually in September. Inspired and encouraged by the best young sommelier of 2021 Marie Wodecki from Hotel Crillon in Paris, this is a stunning success and while perfectly balanced and extremely enjoyable right now it will age effortlessly in a good cool cellar. Christophe allows the ferment to stop naturally and usually expect it finished with around 14 g/L of residual sugar, perfectly balancing the naturally high acidity of the Chenin Blanc variety.
The wine shows lovely volume of flavour in the mouth, with beautifully integrated nutty barrel-ferment notes lending complexity to the long and vibrant finish. Just 10 barrels were produced (one from each plot) and this tiny cuvee elevates the Pichot range to a new level. L’Electron Libre will more than comfortably compare with the very best wines of the region, many of which sit at much higher price-points. - Importer Note.
Domaine Pichot is one of the most respected family domaines in Vouvray, with a history of grape growing and winemaking that spans several generations. Today, the estate is run by Christophe Pichot, who continues the tradition of producing pure, expressive Chenin Blanc from some of the appellation’s finest terroirs.
The domaine’s 25 hectares of vineyards are split between several prized sites, including the renowned Coteau de la Biche, a steep, south-facing slope of flinty clay over limestone that yields wines of depth, tension and longevity. The vines, averaging 30–40 years of age, are farmed with a strong respect for the land – no herbicides, careful soil work, and low yields ensure healthy fruit and a clear expression of site.
In the cellar, the approach is gentle and traditional: slow fermentations, aging on fine lees, and minimal intervention. The result is a range of wines that span the spectrum of Vouvray styles – from brisk, mineral-driven dry whites to delicately off-dry expressions and richly textured moelleux. In every case, Domaine Pichot’s wines are marked by precision, balance, and the crystalline character of Chenin Blanc grown on Vouvray’s limestone slopes.
| Product Type | Wine White Chenin Blanc |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Sub Region | Vouvray |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |