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Dominique et Nicolas Barbou Touraine Oisly En Quête d'Esprit 2020 Magnum OWC
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This En Quête d'Esprit 2020 Magnum, from the quartzite soils of Touraine-Oisly, is a dry white wine made from organic Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in barrels and aged for 20 months on lees, it offers aromas of citrus with a saline, taut, and persistent palate. Pair with shellfish or fresh goat's cheese.
A family estate rooted in Touraine, where the passion for terroir is passed down with rigor and respect for the living.
- Terroir: Sandy-clay soils interspersed with quartz in Oisly, in the Loire Valley, imparting a saline minerality and a unique tension to the wines.
- Vinification: Precise method – manual harvesting, slow fermentation in barrels, and extended aging on fine lees for a pure and silky expression.
Tasting notes for Dominique et Nicolas Barbou Touraine Oisly En Quête d'Esprit 2020 Magnum
To the eye: A pale yellow robe with brilliant highlights and a crystalline clarity, announcing a texture that is both vibrant and silky.
On the nose: Aromas of fresh citrus – lime and grapefruit – intertwine with notes of passion fruit, while a herbaceous touch and a subtle salinity evoke the chalky terroir of Oisly.
On the palate: A broad and taut attack, carried by a precise acidity and a saline minerality, extending into an aromatic finish that is slightly bitter and elegantly persistent.
Serve at 12 °C in a Burgundy-style white wine glass to reveal its full complexity.
Vintage 2020
A vintage marked by fine grape maturity, combining freshness and concentration for a balanced and harmonious expression.
- Aging potential: 8 to 10 years; store in a cool place (12–14 °C) away from light.
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