DOMAINE FL - AOP SAVENNIERES
ORGANIC WINE
The vineyard of Domaine FL ( Fournier- Longchamps ) extends over 30 hectares , on both sides of the Loire river, on a land hosting vineyards since the twelfth century . A terroir where Chenin Blanc , historical grape in the Anjou is King!
Its complexity and excellent aging always give it a special status . It is from that single grape variety and with the same requirement as the Domaine FL shapes dry white wines , soft and sweet , in Savennières appellation , Savennières -Roches -aux- Moines, Savennières , Coteaux du Layon , Quarts de Chaume, and Anjou .
Another varietal, cabernet franc , typical from Anjou, is also grown for the production of beautiful red Anjou at the estate.
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ROCHE AUX MOINES : AOP SAVENNIERES
100% Chenin Blanc
Harvest: Manual with successive tries
Winemaking: Fermentation at low temperature
Ageing: On full lees in barrels (15 % new ) for 10 months and then in wooden vats
TASTING NOTES:
APPEARANCE : Light yellow to bright yellow highlights.
NOSE: complex aromas of pollen , curries , exotic fruits supported by notes of gentian, iris and vanilla.
PALATE : Wine with impressive structure . The attack is dense, followed by a powerful mid-palate supported by a nice maturing. The final, meanwhile, reveals all the austerity of this great terroir, volcanic mineral notes.