Notes of: Quince

Notes of: Bruised Apple

Notes of: Lemon

Notes of: Grapefruit

Notes of: Honeysuckle

Notes of: Acacia

Benoit Courault

Benoit Courault Gilbourg

France, Loire Valley

White wine

4.6

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Benoit Courault is a small grower located in Faye d'Anjou in the Loire Valley. His top cuvée named 'Gilbourg' is made entirely from Chenin Blanc planted on schistous soils. Chenin Blanc is a variety that tends to can give bracingly acidic, austere wines capable of improving for years, if not decades in bottle. Benoit adopts a minimal intervention philosophy when making his wines. 'Gilbourg' is matured for around 8 months in oak casks prior to bottling to help give breadth and roundness to the wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Benoit Courault Gilbourg shimmers in the glass with a pale lemon appearance fading to a water-white rim.The nose slowly reveals notes of citrus and orchard fruit of ripe lemons, grapefruit, yellow apples, pears and quince. These fruit aromas are accompanied by a floral lift, with hints of honeysuckle and acacia. The palate is taut and linear with a firm backbone of acidity that provides structure and freshness to the wine. The finish is persistent and angular brimming with notes of honey and white flowers.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chenin Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Benoit Courault

Region: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a wine region located in the central and western part of France, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Central Massif. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes with castles, its rich history and its diverse range of wines. The Loire Valley has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important wine-producing region for centuries. In the Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were highly sought after by the French court. Today, the region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.

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