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
Simple pleasure of Savennieres Chenin Blanc : enjoyed for its softness and its liveliness.
Ideal with fishes in the summer.
Ideal with fishes in the summer.
Location
3 different plots
Terroir
This Savennières communal wine is made from parcels of sandstone schist and Aeolian sand.
In the vineyard
Young vines of 10 to 15 years.
30 hL/ha yield.
Harvested manually.
Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
30 hL/ha yield.
Harvested manually.
Organic vineyard with biodynamic principles
Winemaking
Stainless steel vat
Ageing
Aged 9 months in oak barrel (15% new oak)
No malolactic fermentation done.
2 g/L residual sugar.
No malolactic fermentation done.
2 g/L residual sugar.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
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
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Yellow pale color with bright reflects, nose of citrus fruits and white flowers, with a powerful mouth giving fresh fruit notes. Tense and structured.
Food pairings
Monkfish Blanquette, Oysters, Asparagus Omelettes, Authon Pyramid, Salmon Rice Galette
