Domaine de Bois Mozé is a charming estate located in the village of Coutures in Anjou. The estate itself is a historical building since XI century, being the farm of the Montsabert castle. Bois Mozé is atypical for the appellation, 3/4 of the vineyards are located on the hill, just above the estate with a classic Saumur terroir, clay-limestone. Since 2004, Mathilde Giraudet is in head of the estate and in charge of the winemaking. Her ambition from the start was to carry out the work in the vineyard in the
Presentation
Presentation
Its harmony, its style and the finesse of its bubbles make it a masterful crémant, worthy of great events. It is not by chance that the Bettane & Desseauve guide ranked it in 2012.
Location
Geological originality, its vines are located on the south-western edge of the Paris basin, the starting point of this limestone soil.
Terroir
Sandy-clay with sandstone on the surface, on a magnificent hillside overlooking the winery.
In the vineyard
Selection by sorting of healthy grapes, harvesting in crates.
Winemaking
Delicate pressing in a pneumatic press and selection of the juice before settling. First alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control between 16° and 17°, then filtration of the wine.The wine is drawn off and matured in bottles with a minimum stay of 12 months on laths to obtain the months to obtain the aromatic complexity and the finesse of the bubbles.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C / 54°F
Tasting
On the nose, the attack is lively and fresh: aromas of lime blossom, apricots, lemongrass, vine peaches; we then perceive nuances of pastries brought by the stay on laths. The attack in mouth remains round, finely tactile, with delicate bubbles; a reasonable acidity gives to the whole a beautiful harmony.
Food pairings
Grilled or smoked fish
White fruit desserts
Meringue pastries
White fruit desserts
Meringue pastries
