Roches des Rochelles 2022

AOC - Organic wine

VINEYARD

Region : Loire – Zone Coteaux de l'Aubance

Climat : Oceanic climate. North-easterly exposure

Grape variety : Chenin    

Average age of vines  : 30 years

Yield : 30 hectolitres per hectare

VINIFICATION

Harvest : By hand. Selection of grapes partly botryticed.

Vinification :  Pellicular maceration for 12 hours, Alcoholic fermentation, Stirring every two weeks

Ageing : In 400 litre oak barrels for 12 months (3 year-old barrels)                        

TASTING NOTES (by Didier Coutenceau  - Oenologist)

Superb clear, straw-coloured robe

Sophisticated, intense, complex nose with a promise of maturity: acacia honey, apricot preserve heightened by the vigour and elegance of lime and verbena.

Generous in the mouth, smooth at the start, long and aromatic with a silky volume, balanced by a mineral sensation with crystallised white fruits, quince jelly, dried fruits with vanilla achieved during a carefully controlled ageing process.

PREPARING AND SERVING

The Anjou Blanc Roches des Rochelles is a perfect accompaniment to:

• Scallops
• Plain or lightly smoked fish
• White meats or fish with sauce
• Strong cheeses (e.g. Munster, Pont l'Evéque, Livarot)
  

Serving temperature 11°C

CELLARING

This wine is perfect to drink now but will develop beautifully over a period of 1 to 5 year