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
This cuvee is located on the heights of Savennieres and surprising by its freshness.
Location
Situated on the heights of Savennières, the La Croix Picot parcel
Terroir
Terroir of sandstone schists and Aeolian sands.
In the vineyard
From vines that are 25 to 30 years old.
Manual harvests, yield 30 hL/ha.
Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
Manual harvests, yield 30 hL/ha.
Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
Winemaking
Fermented and aged on fine lees in oak barrels for 9 months, and then 3 months in tanks.
No malolactic fermentation.
2 /L residual sugars.
No malolactic fermentation.
2 /L residual sugars.
Ageing
Fermented and aged on fine lees in oak barrels for 9 months, and then 3 months in tanks.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % 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, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Aromatic notes, lively in mouth with a touch of salinity.
Food pairings
Avocado with langoustines, Loire fried fish, Salmon with cider, Rabbit with mustard, Turkey stuffed with citrus fruit.
Reviews
"2019 : 93 pts"
