Coming Soon - 2005 Marc Bredif Collection Vouvray

The domaine of Marc Bredif is one of the most famous names in the Loire, renowned for the longevity and quality of their Vouvray. Established in 1893 under the name of Chateau les Roches it wasn't until 1919 when Marc Bredif took over from his uncle, that the name was changed to reflect the change in ownership.

Marc Bredif produces three levels of Vouvray, each with a greater degree of concentration and sweetness. Their Classic range is crisp and fresh in style, dry and refreshing. Occasionally they will also release this wine after 10 years in the cellar as a museum release. Grande Annee is their off-dry style released only once ready to drink, often 10+ years from harvest. Finally their Collection releases come from only the finest vintages, are medium-sweet, with a huge amount of intensity and concentration, and an enviable ability to develop further in the cellar.

The 2005 vintage in Vouvray was excellent, producing wines with balance, depth, and great aging potential. A warm, dry growing season with little disease pressure allowed for slow, even ripening, resulting in Chenin Blanc with both richness and vibrant acidity. Dry and off-dry wines from this year are particularly well-structured, showcasing ripe orchard fruits, floral notes, and a firm mineral core. Conditions were also favorable for sweeter wines, with some botrytis-affected moelleux displaying impressive concentration and complexity. Overall, 2005 was a benchmark vintage, yielding Vouvrays that combine generosity of fruit with the precision and longevity the appellation is known for.