Marc Brédif is owned and managed by Baron de Ladoucette. The key to every de Ladoucette wine is quality in the vineyard, the winery, and the bottle. The wines are made in a state-of-the-art winery and are considered among the finest of their kind. The grapes for Marc Brédif Vouvray are grown on the lower slopes along the Loire Valley in Vouvray and Vernou-sur-Brenne and enjoy a northerly/southern exposure. The vineyards have soils of primarily limestone clay, with some plots having flint clay soils. The vineyards are on average 25-30 years old. The "classic" on this label distinguishes Marc Brédif's traditional Vouvray from the rest of the wine offerings.
The Chenin Blanc grapes are carefully hand-picked to prevent bruising. They are then pneumatically pressed. Only the naturally occurring juice of the grapes is used, which must be cleared for 18 to 24 hours. This is followed by a temperature-controlled fermentation for two months. Finally, the wine is aged in barrels on its lees for nine months.
The result is a wine that gleams beautifully in the glass, a light yellow. The aroma is sweet, ripe, and refined; slightly spicy with subtle hints of honey. The palate is beautifully fruity and has a sweet attack (ripe white fruit), supported by fresh acidity; a delightful white wine with a delicate, dry flavor. The finish is long and lively with exotic fruit notes.
