Pinot Gris “Les Régales”
IGP Val de Loire - Semi-dry
Grape variety: Pinot Gris | |
Terroir: South-East facing hillside, thin soil on Mica Schist and Amphibolite Area: 1 ha | |
Vine work: Short Nantais Guyot pruning, control of yields (50hL/ha maximum). Inter-row scratching, inter-vine plowing, partial grassing, green work (disbudding, trellising, trimming, etc.) | |
Harvest: Mechanical with on-board sorter-ginner | |
Vinification: Maceration for 6 hours, pneumatic pressing, cold settling for 24 hours, alcoholic fermentation thermoregulated at 15°C, muting of the vat to naturally preserve between 18 and 20g/L of sugar | |
Aging: In underground glass concrete vats à la Nantes | |
Tasting: Ideal serving temperature between 9° and 11°C | |
Potential: 2 to 3 years | |
Comments on the Vintage: Pale pink color, aromatic nose of white fruits and vine peach, ample and delicious on the palate | |
Food and Wine Pairings: With sweet and savory dishes such as honeyed goat's cheese toast or with foie gras for a festive meal |