Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $77.68Original €69.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
Total Acidity 4.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Region Savennieres Roche aux Moines
Soil Schist and quartz, With deeper soil than coulée de serrant
Orientation East-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Late September 2024
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types Oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vines are described as more than 40 years old and planted at 4,800–6,700 vines/ha. Natural fermentation proceeded without temperature control, followed by eight months in used oak barrels. Cool Loire conditions brought slow ripening and careful selection of healthy golden fruit.
Certifications Ecocert; Demeter
Tasting Notes Rich and powerful, with concentrated fruit, typical oxidative notes, pronounced acidity, layered aromatics, refined complexity and a long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
Total Acidity 3.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification AOC Savennières, Roche aux Moines
Region Savennieres Roche aux Moines
Soil Schist and quartz, With deeper soil than coulée de serrant
Orientation East-Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 12.8 hL/ha
Vine Age 40
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types Oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date June 2023
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Natural fermentation took place without temperature control, followed by eight months in used oak barrels. Because of high temperatures, the 2022 harvest was conducted only during the mornings. The vineyard density was 4,800–6,700 vines/ha.
Certifications Ecocert; Demeter
Tasting Notes Rich and powerful, with concentrated fruit, typical oxidative notes, strong acidity, elegance and balance.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2024-2033
Region Savennieres Roche aux Moines
Production Volume 2,000 bottles
Bottles2,000
Tasting Notes Bright gold; light spices, candied orange, ripe quince and white flowers, with limestone and smoky notes; broad, rich and finely suave, finishing with fresh fine bitterness.
Food Pairing Sweet lamb with dates; oysters with ginger sauce
Critics Ratings 2
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Drinking Window 2020-2030 (critic's tentative window)
Region Savennieres Roche aux Moines
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details The 2018 was barrel-fermented and raised in wood, with 5% new oak during élevage. The vines were described as just under 30 years old and cropped at half the Savennières legal limit.
Tasting Notes Ripe quince, pineapple, chalky soil, beeswax, white flowers and candied lemon peel; deep and ripe but balanced, with solid acidity, mineral drive, length and grip.
Critics Ratings 92
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $77.68Original €69.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Chateau Roche aux Moines, 49170 Savennieres, France
Phone
+33 2 41 72 22 32
Owner
Famille JOLY