Xavier Frissant is a family winery, passed on 8 generations, composed of 15 hectares located on the slopes south of the Loire River, in the village of Mosnes. The vineyard expands on 5 differents hamlets and 2 different terroirs, and on 3 appellations : it has been organic since 2021. Maintaing healthy soils is the watchword in this estate !
Presentation
Presentation
Plots located on the southernmost edge of the vineyard on lieux-dits « Les Pentes » and « Les Hauts Noyers ».
Location
« Clos du Verger » plot
Terroir
Stony cliffside with clayish silica sand soil.
In the vineyard
Our vines, with natural grassing (ray grass and meadow fescue) are in transition to organic certification. The cavaillon is plowed. Average age of vines : 15 years
Winemaking
After the grapes were harvested by hand, they were pneumatically wholecluster pressed. Vinification is done at low temperature and the alcoholic fermentation is in 300L oak barrels with indigenous yeast.
Ageing
The wine is aged on lees in 300L oak barrels and bottled in January and may.
Varietal
Sauvignon gris : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This wine, ample and delicate, offers floral aromas on the nose and palate.
Food pairings
With Chinese food, thick slice of salmon.
