Coming from a long line of winegrowers dating back to the 15th century, the Couly family has kept its roots in the heart of the village of Saint-Louans, while building a modern winery at the entrance to the town. Vincent Couly now manages the estate.
Presentation
Terroir
Clay and limestone.
In the vineyard
On the vineyards, a single credo: agro-ecology!
No tillage, agro-forestry, eco-pasture and in the cellar, indigenous yeast.
Manual harvesting. Harvesting at full maturity. Total destemming,
No tillage, agro-forestry, eco-pasture and in the cellar, indigenous yeast.
Manual harvesting. Harvesting at full maturity. Total destemming,
Winemaking
Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
Ageing in stainless steel tanks, on lees with regular stirring to give volume in the mouth.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C / 61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
Very aromatic and fruity on the palate with a nice acidic finish, this white wine reveals the delicate aromas of the white chenin while preserving its freshness and will reveal its minerality with time.
Food pairings
It will go perfectly with with cooked and grilled fish. It will surprise you with asparagus. Do not hesitate to confront it with a regional goat cheese.
