Ronceray 2023

A dry chenin from the vineyards in the Chaume appellation. Energetic with citrus fruit and stone fruit. Oak aging in the background with good minerality. Good content and ability to age.

Appellation

Grape variety chenin blanc

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

Available

€36.95*

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 Certified Organic

Details

Vineyard	The vineyards for this wine can be found in the Chaume and Quarts de Chaume appellation. Several winemakers use the name Ronceray with dry vinified white wine from these vineyards. This refers to the abbey of Ronceray who owned it until the 11th century. 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. 30% aged in old Burgundy barrels. Ageing 12 months, partial malolactic fermentation.
Vintage	2023
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	up to 8 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13.5%
Closure	Natural cork