Parnay, not far from Saumur, harvest 2021. This will be the first vintage of Léo Charruau, back at the family estate after a few years in the Bordeaux region and full of ideas. He works 6.5 ha in organic farming. Listening to of his terroir and always curious about the wines of others, Léo's
wines are as lively as possible, vinified in amphora, in 500 L barrels and in raw concrete tanks. For Léo, wine is know-how, a lot of passion and reflection, but also a little bit of a little magic, too.
wines are as lively as possible, vinified in amphora, in 500 L barrels and in raw concrete tanks. For Léo, wine is know-how, a lot of passion and reflection, but also a little bit of a little magic, too.
Presentation
Presentation
First vintage of Leo Charruau, young and dynamic winemaker, son of Eric Charruau (Domaine du Valbrun).
Terroir
Village of Parnay, parcel called Clos du Moulin, 80 years-old vines.
Clay and limestone soil with a chalk subsoil, on hill side.
Clay and limestone soil with a chalk subsoil, on hill side.
In the vineyard
Certified organic farming.
Natural grassing one row out of two to promote biodiversity. Working the soil on the surface.
Natural grassing one row out of two to promote biodiversity. Working the soil on the surface.
Winemaking
Manual harvesting in small boxes. Direct pressing, long natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts in used oak casks (6-8 wines prior) of 500-600L.
Aged of 10-12 months in the same casks.
Aged of 10-12 months in the same casks.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Yellow color with gold reflections, brilliant and clear. Nose with white flowers, clean, touch of minerality.
In the mouth, you feel all the aromas of the Chenin, round, yellow fruits, citrus fruits, salinity in the back. Last long in the mouth !
In the mouth, you feel all the aromas of the Chenin, round, yellow fruits, citrus fruits, salinity in the back. Last long in the mouth !
