Sauvignon
IGP Val de Loire
Grape variety: Sauvignon blanc | |
Terroir: Shallow soils on a terroir of Gneiss, Granite with two Micas Area: 2 ha | |
Vine work: Short Nantais Guyot pruning, control of yields (45hL/ha maximum). Inter-row scratching, inter-vine plowing, partial grassing, green work (disbudding, trellising, trimming, etc.) | |
Harvest: Mechanical with on-board sorter-ginner, protection under CO2 | |
Vinification: Harvest at dawn, maceration for 6 hours, pneumatic pressing, cold settling for 24 hours, alcoholic fermentation thermoregulated at 15°C | |
Aging: In underground glass-glazed concrete vats à la Nantes | |
Tasting: Ideal serving temperature between 9° and 11°C | |
Potential: 1 to 3 years | |
Comments on the Vintage: Pale gold, intense nose of broom flower and lychee, full and powerful mouth with citrus notes | |
Food and Wine Pairings: Surprising with smoked salmon, a traditional Indian curry dish or alone as an aperitif |