| Producer | Domaine des Forges |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 07431 |
| Size | 750ml |
Of the 146 ha planted in Savennières AOC, Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines covers 33 hectares – of which only 22 ha are under production, shared by 9 domaines. It became its own appellation beginning with the 2011 vintage and is typically shortened to Roche-aux-Moines, the same way Coulée-des-Serrant is usually expressed without the “Savennières” prefix. This incredible vineyard – the part leased by the Branchereau family is owned by Baron Braincard- must by law be organically farmed. It is composed of shale, Aeolian sand and veins of volcanic rock. The grapes are manually harvested at optimum maturity by two successive passes through the vineyard. During the fermentation, the temperature is closely monitored to highlight Chenin’s natural aromas. The wine goes through partial malolactic fermentation, and is aged on the lees for about 11 months in 400 liter barrels, with some bâtonnage. Age at least 5 years before serving. 208 cases produced.
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