Commune

TURQUANT et MONTSOREAU

Situation

cliffsides overlooking the Loire

Cépages

100% Chenin

Âge

30 years old on average, 70 for older vines

Mode de conduite

Cover planting is used to keep the vines vigorous, Green harvesting regulates  the vine stem yields

Rendement

about 40 hl/ha

Récolte

Successive manual sorting. Harvest level ranging from 12 to 13% vol, total acidity around 4.5)

Vinification

Direct pressing  without crushing or destemming, static settling at low temperature followed by thermoregulated vinification until a dry wine is obtained. Malolactic fermentation according to vintages. .

Dégustation

Colour: A straw yellow robe with shiny green shades

Nose : A very intense floral aroma  (acacia and, hawthorn, with fruity flavours (exotic fruit, pineapple, lemon)

Palate: A very round body completes the harmonious structure with a lot of freshness.

Accords mets/vins

Seafood, starters, fish dishes