Facteur s'ul Vélo Vouvray Sec 2023

Facteur s'ul Vélo's Vouvray Sec is Fabien Brutout's expression of 100% Chenin Blanc from the A.O.C. Vouvray in the Loire, France. Medium-bodied, round, and full of fruit with notes of bruised apple, citrus, and a touch of toast.

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 medium-bodied, round Chenin Blanc with bruised apple, citrus, and a touch of toast. This is classic Vouvray Sec – dry, textured, and full of character. The limestone soils bring minerality and structure, while Fabien's careful winemaking creates a wine that's both approachable and genuinely interesting.

Serve it cool (not cold) with rich fish dishes, poultry, creamy sauces, Asian cuisine, or aged cheeses. This is honest, characterful Loire Chenin Blanc from a talented young winemaker, perfect for those looking for classic Vouvray with real personality.