Understanding Loire Valley Vouvray with Noel Pinguet

Описание: Ready for a course in Applied Biodynamics from the Rudolph Steiner School? Noel Pinguet of Domaine Huet introduces us to the quasi-mystical philosophy that led him to experiment with a scientific mode of culture—a 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’, ‘Demi-Sec’ 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 ‘not-be-missed’... 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 wine—not Champagne—but what flavor!
Explanation of the terms 'dry', 'semi-dry' and 'moelleux'.
Chenin blanc in Vouvray and Chenin blanc from South Africa—any differences?
Definition of verticality in wine.
Is chaptalization cheating?
Wine that has make Robert Parker cry…
Raisinging: more elegant than Botrytis?
Difference between a ‘Moelleux’ Vouvray and a Sauternes.