Xavier Frissant is a family winery, passed on 8 generations, composed of 15 hectares located on the slopes south of the Loire River, in the village of Mosnes. The vineyard expands on 5 differents hamlets and 2 different terroirs, and on 3 appellations : it has been organic since 2021. Maintaing healthy soils is the watchword in this estate !
Presentation
Presentation
Plots located on the southernmost edge of the vineyard on lieux-dits « Les Pentes » and « Les Hauts Noyers ».
Location
« Les Pierres » plot
Terroir
Perruche (clay-with-flints)
In the vineyard
Vines, with soil cultivation, are in transition to organic certification.
Goblet pruning
Average age of vines : 10 years
Goblet pruning
Average age of vines : 10 years
Winemaking
After the grapes were harvested mechanically and pressed with pneumatic
press, they were fermented about 45 days.
press, they were fermented about 45 days.
Ageing
Vinification is done 2/3 in steel tank and 1/3 oak barrels and wine is bottled in spring
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Citrus fruits and spices are characteristics of this fresh and lightly structured wine.
Food pairings
Fish cooked in sauce, mushroom risotto, goat’s cheese.
