Understanding Loire Valley Vouvray with Noel Pinguet

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 d