Chateau du Hureau
Paloumey is located in the lower Haut-Médoc, near 3rd growth La Lagune. It was founded in 1989 by Martine Cazeneuve, a woman who could see that, despite possessing neither vines nor a cellar, the soils had potential.Eventually the estate attained Cru Bourgeois classification, validating Martine’s vision. On our trip last year, however, the vision that excited us belonged to Martine’s son, Pierre.Pierre began taking over from mom in 2015, immediately moving towards organic viticulture and a subtler approach in the cellar. He seeks advice from his friends (and biodynamic wine legends) Thierry Germain and the cousins Vacheron, indicating an ambition to make great wine.
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VarietalsChenin BlancVineyardFour parcels of Chenin with an average vine age of 30 years old.OrientationMultiple parcels, varied exposureSoilDeep clay topsoil (Argiles, the wine's namesake) and a bedrock of tuffeaux.ViticultureFarmed organically since 2010. Soils are tilled, yields kept low at 30-40hl/ha.VinificationNative yeast fermentation in tank.Aging9 months of ageing in neutral barrel.
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2024
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied
Loire Valley Wines
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