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 Savennières Doux is a rarity in our selection. In fact, it has not been produced by Domaine FL for several years now, and prefigures a UFO in the skilfully dry, mineral landscape of this appellation, where acidity is now preferred to sugar.
Location
Savennières.
Terroir
Terroir of hard Rhyolite (volcanic rock) from the primary era with a surface texture composed of sandy-silt. This gives the soil a very good draining power and a low vigor potential, favorable to a very qualitative grape production.
In the vineyard
Manual harvest, yield 35 hL/ha. Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
Winemaking
Harvesting takes place late in the year (between October and December), and the grapes are picked in successive selections, so that only those that have reached the desired ripeness are picked.
ripe berries.
ripe berries.
Ageing
No malolactic fermentation.
Residual sugars :
Aged on lees in oak barrels for 12 months, and then 6 months in tank.
Residual sugars :
Aged on lees in oak barrels for 12 months, and then 6 months in tank.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
Over 15 years
Tasting
Fruity wines with aromas of honey, white flowers and apricot. Delicate sweetness, balanced by good acidity on the finish.
Food pairings
Comté, Beaufort and Savoy cheeses (reblochon), Exotic dishes (tajines, colombo, curry, acras...), White meats in sauce (Pork cheeks with beer, Lamb shank with peach, Blanquette of veal).
