The estate traces its origins back to the middle of the 18th century. Since then, eight generations have followed in Florent Duveau's footsteps.
Ecocert and Déméter certified, the domaine's team strives every day to sublimate the historic Cabernet Franc and Chenin grapes.
Ecocert and Déméter certified, the domaine's team strives every day to sublimate the historic Cabernet Franc and Chenin grapes.
Presentation
Presentation
Being as close as possible to the terroir has been our ambition since 2008. Their common sense and observation motivate them every day to nurture ecosystems, biotopes and the quest for harmony.
Terroir
Middle Turonian
Craiessablo-silt
Craiessablo-silt
In the vineyard
Vines planted in 1960
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Grass cover is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Grass cover is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, slow-pressed and vinified with respect for the grapes, without adding sulphite. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in new barrels in our underground cellars.
Ageing
Aged for around 18 months in barrels.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Tasting
Bois du chêne opens with a fruity, floral nose. On the palate, it develops a complex with a fresh attack followed by a beautiful minerality. Slowly, this cuvée reveals itself to be round and fruity, with a long vanilla finish.
Food pairings
Poultry, blue cheese, seafood, hoysters.
