2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Approximately 35 cm of clay over limestone bedrock, Within a pocket of clay and bournais limestone
Sites A 0.2-hectare parcel of ungrafted vines in Les Bournais, close to the cliff edge
Fermentation Vessels 600 L demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 1200
Production Details The importer describes a 0.2-hectare ungrafted parcel planted in 1998 and élevage in a second-fill 1,200 L Taransaud foudre. Lower-authority exact-vintage pages conflict: one calls the vines 21 years old, while two describe fine-lees élevage in 600 L demi-muids. Another trade source recommends serving at 11–12°C; the range is retained here rather than converted into a single serving_temp_c value.
Tasting Notes Golden color; deep, fine bouquet with pineapple and delicate earthy notes; intense and rich yet fresh, pure and saline, with fine tannins and a long finish
Food Pairing Shrimp ceviche with piquillo peppers, lemon, ginger and coriander
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Classification AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Sites A 0.2-hectare parcel of ungrafted vines in Les Bournais, close to the cliff edge
Barrel Size 1200
Production Details Produced from a very limited 0.2-hectare parcel of ungrafted vines and raised in a second-fill 1,200 L Taransaud foudre, unlike the standard Les Bournais bottling.
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