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
To try it is to adopt it! Such could be the motto of this Anjou blanc. For lovers of chenin and dry whites, look no further!
Location
Geological originality, its vines are located on the south-western edge of the Paris basin, the starting point of this limestone soil.
Terroir
50% sandy-clay and 50% schistose sandstone.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested with rigorous sanitary control.
Skin maceration followed by gentle pressing. Careful settling. Alcoholic fermentation in vats, with rigorous temperature control between 16 and 17°c
Skin maceration followed by gentle pressing. Careful settling. Alcoholic fermentation in vats, with rigorous temperature control between 16 and 17°c
Ageing
Matured in vats for several months with over several months.
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
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The nose combines heady flowers (lime, honeysuckle, lemongrass...) with white fruits (dominated by William pear), before ending on a touch of citrus. The mouth is round and supple at the same time; we find all the rich aromatic complexity dominated by white fruits then exotic (mango), before finding the citrus fruits which reinforce the acidity.
Food pairings
shellfish, scallops, raw fish marinated in yellow lemon.
