In Vallet, capital of the Muscadet region, the family has been cultivating a 19-hectare vineyard for three generations, respecting nature and each vintage.
Their vineyards have been certified organic for over 1/4 century. Their terroirs are carefully tended to respect the rhythms of nature. Yields are adapted, grapes are harvested by hand, and pressing is gentle.
Their vineyards have been certified organic for over 1/4 century. Their terroirs are carefully tended to respect the rhythms of nature. Yields are adapted, grapes are harvested by hand, and pressing is gentle.
Presentation
Presentation
"Every day, we learn more about each of our terroirs. Every day, we strive to bring the grapes to optimum ripeness. Every day, we work to ensure that each wine expresses its own unique identity."
Terroir
Selection of a parcel of vines over 40 years old, facing south-east and adjoining the village of Vallet. Not very fertile soil, micaschist subsoil.
In the vineyard
Vines over 40 years old
Planting density: 6500 vines/ha
Guyot nantais pruning 8 buds
Mechanical weeding
Manual debudding
Yield 35 to 45 hl/ha
Planting density: 6500 vines/ha
Guyot nantais pruning 8 buds
Mechanical weeding
Manual debudding
Yield 35 to 45 hl/ha
Winemaking
Manual harvesting. Gravity transfer, gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Ageing
Aged on lees for 8 months in underground glass tanks (typical of the region)
Bottled in May.
Bottled in May.
Varietal
Melon de Bourgogne : 100%
Specifications
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
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A wine of character, full-bodied, fruity and mineral. Intense nose of white fruit and citrus. Rich, suave palate.
Complex, mineral wine, with fine bitters on the finish.
Complex, mineral wine, with fine bitters on the finish.
Food pairings
Drink as an aperitif; with seafood, fine fish in sauce, white meats or goat's cheese.
