The 35-hectare estate was established on an ancient farm and mill and run by the same family since the 18th century until 1991. Marc and Laurence Vincent took over until 2023, when Jean-Louis Bernet took the reins to keep its authenticity intact, while modernizing winemaking practices. Certified organic since 2013 and Demeter since 2017, vines benefit from the highest southern exposition points of the recent micro appellation of Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame (recognized in 2007), on limestone, Jurassic and chalk s
Presentation
Location
Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Terroir
Clay-Limestone
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested in successive selection of golden grains.
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested in successive selection of golden grains.
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation at 20°C in stainless-steel vats stopped by indigenous yeasts, inactivity due to the concentrated must.
Aging during 12 months in stainless-steel vats.
Aging during 12 months in stainless-steel vats.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
