Laurence & Marc Vincent, lovers of the Loire, president today of the destinies of the property.
Patrick Nivelleau vinifies the different cuvées of the Wineyard.
The Wineyard has gone from an organic approach to a biodynamic certification under the Demeter label in 2017.
Under the domain, 1.5 km of galleries are dug in the Tuffeau.
There, at 12 ° C, bloom quietly, away from light, more than 100,000 bottles of different vintages and appellations of Saumur.
Patrick Nivelleau vinifies the different cuvées of the Wineyard.
The Wineyard has gone from an organic approach to a biodynamic certification under the Demeter label in 2017.
Under the domain, 1.5 km of galleries are dug in the Tuffeau.
There, at 12 ° C, bloom quietly, away from light, more than 100,000 bottles of different vintages and appellations of Saumur.
Presentation
Presentation
Beneath the estate, 1.5 km of galleries have been dug into the Tuffeau rock.
There, at 12°C, more than 100,000 bottles of different Saumur vintages and appellations quietly blossom, sheltered from the light.
There, at 12°C, more than 100,000 bottles of different Saumur vintages and appellations quietly blossom, sheltered from the light.
Location
Le Puy-Notre-Dame – Les Vignes.
Terroir
Chalk and sand, white chalk rock
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 10 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 10 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
Thermoregulated alcoholic fermentation 20° with indigenous yeasts in new oak barrels (400L)
Ageing
Aged 18 months in new barrels. Bottled according to tasting.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Full-bodied, with white-fleshed fruit, smoky and woody aromas. Beautiful mineral structure. A wine that can be kept.
Food pairings
Fish, poultry with morel mushrooms, veal, character cheeses.
