2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 0.4 g/L
Total Acidity 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification AOP Coulée de Serrant, Monopole
Region Savennieres Coulee-de-Serrant
Soil Schist and quartz
Orientation Southern Exposure On Steep Slopes
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Late September 2024
Vine Age 55–60 years
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types Oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vineyard density was 4,800–6,700 vines/ha. Fermentation proceeded without temperature control, and maturation lasted 11 months in old oak barrels.
Certifications Ecocert; Demeter
Tasting Notes Quince, ripe pear, chamomile, honey, crushed stone and subtle spice; dense and vibrant, with incisive acidity, saline tension, mineral character and long, quiet power.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Region Savennieres Coulee-de-Serrant
Tasting Notes Yellow plum, quince, ginger, salty brine, fresh tobacco leaf and melted beeswax; restrained and silky, with an herbaceous thread and energetic verve.
Critics Ratings 93
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2022 Technical Specifications
Residual Sugar 32 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Region Savennieres Coulee-de-Serrant
Vine Age 55–60 years
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fermentation proceeded naturally without temperature control, followed by 12 months in used oak barrels. Because of the vintage’s high temperatures, harvesting was restricted to mornings.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Chateau Roche aux Moines, 49170 Savennieres, France
Phone
+33 2 41 72 22 32
Owner
Famille JOLY