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.
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.
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.
Location
Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Terroir
Clay-Limestone with blue flint
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested in perforated boxes, grapes at 13% vol. potential ripeness
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested in perforated boxes, grapes at 13% vol. potential ripeness
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation at 20°C in stainless steel vats stopped by filtration when it stays 24g of residual sugar. The fermentation restart during the racking to give the effervescence.
Ageing
Tirage in january, aged on the lies for 24 months.
Varietals
Chardonnay : 80%
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 20%
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 20%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
8-10°C/ 46°F-50°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Pale yellow color, very fine mousse and aromas of fruit and almonds.
Food pairings
Aperitif, seafood, dessert.
Reviews
"93 pts "
