Domaine Fournier Longchamps is a family estate located in Rochefort sur Loire in Maine-et-Loire : composed of 43 hectares of vines which spread out today on the appellations Savennières, Roche aux Moines, Anjou Blanc and Anjou Villages, Coteaux du Layon, Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume and Quarts de Chaume Grand cru. Their commitment is to respect and preserve the environment in order to favor the blossoming of the vine : the vineyard is certified organic and conducted following the biodynamic principles.
Presentation
Presentation
Very old parcel around the Chateau de Chamboureau, located east of the town of Savennieres.
Terroir
Sandstone schists and sands.
In the vineyard
Vines from 20 to 25 years old.
Manuel harvest, yield 30 hL/ha
Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
Manuel harvest, yield 30 hL/ha
Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
Winemaking
Fermented and aged on lees for 12 months and then 6 months in tanks.
Ageing
No malolactic fermentation.
Less than 2 g/L residual sugars.
Less than 2 g/L residual sugars.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.5 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
This regularly awarded wine is characterized by its soft attack, its roundness and its aromatic persistence with notes of yellow fruits tending towards exotic fruits on the older vintages.
Food pairings
Sea bass with citrus fruits, Red mullet with herbs, Asparagus, Comté, Tomme de Savoie, Asian dishes.
