Savennières – Le Moulin du Gué
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Country | France |
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Region | Loire |
Producer | Domaine des Forges |
Size | 750mL |
Style | White |
Practices | HVE, Sustainable |
Grapes | Chenin Blanc |
Other Features | Indigenous yeasts |
This 1.5 ha parcel is located on the plateau of the village of Savennières, opposite the “Moulin du Gué.” Shallow soil of schist and sand. The grapes are manually harvested by successive passes through the vineyard. Some of them have a little botrytis, which brings complexity and richness to the wine. 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. Intense and complex on the nose, with notes of hazelnut, spice and fruit confit on the palate, this Savennières benefits from decanting. Drink young within 4 years, or wait 8 to 10 years for tertiary aromas. 833 cases produced.
About the Producer
Domaine des Forges has been run by the Branchereau family since 1890. The domaine, now in the hands of Stéphane Branchereau and his wife Séverine, spreads over 47 ha of vineyards: a little Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, some Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and 27 ha of Chenin Blanc. The Chenin parcels include 3 ha in Quarts de Chaume and other plots in three separate crus of Savennières: Moulin du Gué, Clos du Papillon and Roche aux Moines. Domaine des Forges crafts three outstanding single-vineyard Savennières from these parcels.
Farming practices: Certified level 3 High Environmental Value (HVE) since 2019. Grass is allowed to grow between the rows in order to avoid erosion and improve the health of the soil. Preventive health techniques are used, such as ébourgeonnage (the removal of unwanted new vine shoots) and effeuillage (the removal of old leaves). No herbicides or pesticides are used.
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Three terroirs: Le Clos du Papillon, Le Moulin du Gué, La Roche aux Moines
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