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
Terroir
Clay limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard
Yield 10 hl/ha
Hand-harvested
Grapes harvested in 3 successive selections at the golden yellow stage
Yield 10 hl/ha
Hand-harvested
Grapes harvested in 3 successive selections at the golden yellow stage
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation at 20°C in barrels with the addition of hand-picked yellow grapes.
Ageing
Aged 18 months in oak barrels. Bottled according to tasting.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Vibrant yellow-gold. Intense ripe, fruity nose augmented by floral and honeyed tones. The palate is dense with intense aromas. It is rich but also fresh. This is a high-end Chenin for shellfish.
Food pairings
Freshwater fish, seafood.
