White

Domaine des Nongrains Saumur


Available At: Your favorite liquor store including Manitoba Liquor Marts
Use Product ID #: 9021
Vintage: 2008
Region: Loire Valley, France
Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc


TERROIR

In the heart of the Verchers sur Layon commune of the Western Loire valley lie the vineyards of the Domaine des Nongrains. These vines are grown following careful sustainable agriculture standards on mineral rich clay-silex soils.

VINIFICATION

Careful grape sorting in the vineyard and cellars

Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation in inox tanks and oak barrels

Partial oak ageing on lees

Estate bottled


TASTING NOTE

Appearance : Brilliant yellow gold with green flecks

AromasĀ : Exuberant notes of dried apricots, ripe peaches with honeyed, floral undertones

PalateĀ : Lovely balance between ripe fruit flavours and mineral notes. This wine is medium bodied, with good acidity and a long, elegant finish