Domaine LES VIGNES D'ADÉLIE
Viré-Clessé Quintessence
- 2022
- Viré-Clessé
The grandson and son of a winegrower, Christian Terrier established his estate in Clessé in 2009, purchasing 16 hectares of beautiful “cray” terroir (white pebble limestone) that is so favourable for Chardonnay. Together with his daughter Adélie, they favour natural methods (ploughing, organic treatments, etc.) and traditional winemaking techniques (slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts, light filtration, etc.). Their wines are delicious and long-lasting, with an immediate, invigorating and authentic charm.
Quintessence, aged for 12 months in oak barrels, has extra body and aromas (lemon, quince and honeysuckle), with an elegant hint of acidity on the finish.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (June 2025): 90/100 "Well-ripened, spicy flesh, fairly robust style, solid texture. Needs to be left to age a little longer."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2032
From the same producer
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The grandson and son of a winegrower, Christian Terrier established his estate in Clessé in 2009, purchasing 16 hectares of beautiful “cray” terroir (white pebble limestone) that is so favourable for Chardonnay. Together with his daughter Adélie, they favour natural methods (ploughing, organic treatments, etc.) and traditional winemaking techniques (slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts, light filtration, etc.). Their wines are delicious and long-lasting, with an immediate, invigorating and authentic charm.
Made from vines aged 50 years and over, the ‘petit’ Viré-Clessé village is a dynamic white wine, endowed with "a fruity freshness echoed by a very lively, long and balanced palate" according to the Guide Hachette 2025.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2030