Facteur s'ul Vélo Vouvray Brut Nature 2022

Facteur s'ul Vélo's Vouvray Brut Nature is Fabien Brutout's expression of 100% Chenin Blanc from the A.O.C. Vouvray in the Loire, France, made using the traditional method. For all the Crémant drinkers out there, this wine over-delivers for its price point. Complex, fine with notes of apple, spice, toast with a mineral, nutty finish. A wine for a celebration or simply a joyful moment.

After completing a university course in wine and obtaining a degree in 2007, Fabien Brutout worked for 2 years as an apprentice with Sébastien Brunet in Vouvray. He joined Mathieu Cosme at the end of 2008 and committed to the estate full-time.

In 2013, following a discussion and tasting with some Belgian friends, the idea of creating a range of wines complementary to those produced by Mathieu began to take shape. 'Le Facteur' was born, and Fabien was given complete freedom regarding the winemaking.

In 2018, he settled in Noizay, taking over 4 hectares of vineyards in the A.O.C. Vouvray and Touraine. Meanwhile, with his brother, a farmer who took over the family farm, he planted 2 hectares of vineyards in the north of Indre-et-Loire, in the hamlet of L'Encloître (Beaumont-la-Ronce). On these family lands with limestone subsoils, which saw vineyards before phylloxera, Chenin is predominant but also coexists with Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pineau d'Aunis, and Gamay. This variety fuels Fabien's creativity in his winemaking for the years to come. Now self-employed, Fabien Brutout heads a vineyard of 7 hectares spread over several terroirs.

What you get is complex, fine sparkling Chenin Blanc with apple, spice, toast, and a mineral, nutty finish. This is Brut Nature – zero dosage – meaning the wine is bone dry and shows the pure expression of Chenin Blanc without any added sugar. The limestone soils bring minerality and structure, while the traditional method aging creates complexity and finesse that rivals much more expensive sparkling wines.

Serve it well-chilled as an aperitif, with seafood, oysters, sushi, or for celebrations. This is honest, complex Loire sparkling wine from a talented young winemaker, perfect for those looking for serious traditional method Chenin Blanc that over-delivers for its price.