From the first slopes of Rochecorbon just above the Loire, a fresh white wine with citrus notes, a hint of mandarin and a lovely salinity.
Growing Conditions
Winegrower on the first slopes of Rochecorbon, 6 hectare estate in organic and organic conversion. The vineyard is located in its entirety on the first slopes of Rochecorbon on clay-limestone soils. The soils are a classic blend of clay and limestone and the domaine has been certified organic from the beginning.
The estate's wines come from organic vines. No herbicides or insecticides are used. Soil maintenance is done mechanically, using plows and inter-vine blade tools.
Wine from the “Les Aumônes” vineyard in Rochecorbon, the vines are exposed due south, just above the Loire.
Classic continental climate, with all the regular challenges of high humidity and sporadic sun.
Harvest
Hand harvested on September 17th, 2021
Bottling
March 4th, 2022
Winemaking
Son of a winemaker, I worked for the family estate for 6 years. Passionate about my terroir, I decided to fly on my own and vinify wines in my image, from organic farming.
Work on the soil, vinification in oak barrels. No fining carried out, only micro filtration.
Winemaking here is simple - fruit is whole-cluster pressed, put in older barrels for both alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations and aged on fine lees for four to five months. ‘Les Aumones’ is bottled fully dry and unfined, with just a light filtration. No SO2 added until bottling.
Fermentation: Natural yeast
Aging
Elevage: Aged 4 months in used oak barrels on fine lees.
Nose
This Chenin Blanc is characterized by citrus notes with a hint of mandarin.
Palate
The palate shows distinct freshness with an enticing salinity.