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