Premier Cru Chaume 2020
Château de PlaisanceRefined noble sweet chenin with fine notes of ripe tropical fruit and spices. The oak ageing is refined.
Appellation
Grape variety
chenin blanc
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
Available
€35.50
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Plaisance | France | Loire |
About the winemaker
Château de Plaisance has been owned by the Rochais family until 2019. In this year it was Vanessa Cherruau who took over the domain with her team and continued on the road set by the Rochais family. From 1995 they worked organically and from 2008 even fully biodynamically. There is a total of 25 hectares of vineyard, of which 20 hectares are planted with chenin blanc. In the vineyard, the vines are "listened" carefully and biodiversity is encouraged. The approach in the cellar is the same, little to no intervention and no use of additives, only small amounts of sulphite.
Vineyard management
Biodynamic certified
Details
| Vineyard | The vineyards for this wine can be found in the appellation Coteaux du Layon. The soil consists of sandstone and spilite. Vines planted in the mid 80's. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | Hand harvested grapes in small crates. Slow cold pressing and natural yeasts. 100% aged in old Burgundy barrels. Ageing 12 months, partial malolactic fermentation. Residual sugar 98 gr/l. |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 12% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
