Domaine des Aubuisieres 2012
Cuvee de Perruches, Bernard FouquetVouvray
As I have got older, I have more fully appreciated the taste and texture of oysters. Oysters are great at this time of year, even though the season seems less appealing, as a time to eat and enjoy these seafood treats. But fresh from the shell (managed without stabbing myself), and just a touch of lemon juice and these Fowey oysters were an outstanding Christmas treat.
Afterwards, a glass of vouvray from Domaine des Aubisieres. Again, something that might seem out of season, a wine that I associate more with summer lunches but the combination was sympathetic and uplifting. That hint of summer freshness and beauty after a night of winter storms and flooding was most welcome.
Label notes:
The Domaine des Aubuisiere's vineyards are planted on the gentle limstone 'tuf' slopes of Vouvray in the heart of the Loire Valley.
Made from 100% Chenin Blance grapes which were specifically selected at full ripeness before being hand harested, this wine was fermented at cool temperatures in the estate's rock-hewn cellars and bottled as early as possible to catch all the freshness of the grape.
A delicious dry white wine with great breadth of flavour, it makes a wonderful aperitif and is a great match for Chinese food, roast quail or even swordfish with capers.
£9.99 from Majestic Wine
