Régis Vincenot's first acquisition in 2002, this estate is located on the outskirts of the capital of Anjou, in the commune of Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance. The property's 15 hectares of vines form an exceptional organic island planted on a schist hillock overlooking the Aubance River. Situated on a gently sloping, north-facing plateau, Château Princé's vines are well exposed to the sun, providing excellent ventilation for the grapes, which ripen slowly to bring out the best in our grape varieties.
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Presentation
Chateau Princé, certified organic since 2015 by Ecocert, is a reference in Coteaux de l'Aubance, Anjou Village Brissac, and Anjou blanc AOC.
Location
Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance
Terroir
Clay, schist, quartz soils
In the vineyard
Soils on slopes are deeper and composed of clay and quartz from the same schist.
Their respect for biodiversity and the life of the soil through traditional winemaking practices also guarantees the harmony between the vine and its environment, essential to the creation of great wines.
Their respect for biodiversity and the life of the soil through traditional winemaking practices also guarantees the harmony between the vine and its environment, essential to the creation of great wines.
Winemaking
Stainless steel vat for the vinification.
Ageing
Aged in aok barrels for 14 months.
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
8°C/50°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The nose is dominated by honey, quince paste, gingerbread and honey... but above all by sweet spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves...).
The palate is a continuation of the nose, dense, voluptuous, full and warm, with the power of candied fruit given by noble rot and a hint of acidic freshness brought by grapes that are also raisined... Noble and youthful at the same time, in a rare aromatic complexity.
The palate is a continuation of the nose, dense, voluptuous, full and warm, with the power of candied fruit given by noble rot and a hint of acidic freshness brought by grapes that are also raisined... Noble and youthful at the same time, in a rare aromatic complexity.
Food pairings
Ideal for aperitifs and relaxing moments with friends, this conversational wine can also accompany semi-cooked foie gras, blue-veined cheeses (Fourme d'Ambert, Roquefort...), and some exotic fruit desserts like roasted pineapple on brioche, French toast style.
