Understanding Loire Valley Vouvray with Noel Pinguet

Ready for a course in Applied Biodynamics from the Rudolph Steiner School Noel Pinguet of Domaine Huet introduces us to the quasimystical philosophy that led him to experiment with a scientific mode of culturea field where he is a real pioneer. In the land of Chenin Blanc, through sparkling Vouvray we find the concept of verticality and minerality in wine, learn the meaning of the words Sec, DemiSec and Moelleux or Sweet. We also hear some strong opinions: chaptalization is cheating Aging wine is not making wine A Vouvray moelleux from raisining is more elegant than botrytised Sauternes Noel Pinget is truly the creator of a wine that has made Robert Parker cry. .. Topics covered in this episode: Biodynamic treatment of the Rudolph Steiner School is complicated Wine tasting courses Sparkling winenot Champagnebut what flavor Explanation of the terms dry, semidry and moelleux. Chenin blanc in Vouvray and Chenin blanc from South Africaany d