Domaine Aux Moines, Savannierres-Roche Aux Moines, 2023

£56.40

Dry, terroir-driven Chenin from schist in Savennières Roche aux Moines, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged 12 months in barrel/foudre then 6 months en masse. Concentrated yet precise, with real ageing potential.

lime
pear
quince
white flowers

At a glance

Producer: Domaine aux Moines
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Savennières Roche aux Moines
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Wine type: White
Alcohol: 13.5%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — practising Biodynamic — practising

Taste profile

Body: Medium-full
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

scallops
lobster
turbot
langoustines
risotto with white truffle

How to serve it

Serve: Lightly chilled (12–14°C)

Why Cave selected it

Benchmark Roche-aux-Moines Chenin: hand-harvested, organically grown fruit, careful élevage, and a track record for depth and longevity.

About the wine

The grapes are hand harvested, pressed in pneumatic press, fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for 18 months in a wooden casks. TOP TOP Chenin that will still reward us in some years to come. Super low quantities made.

About Domaine aux Moines

Domaine aux Moines is operated by Tessa Laroche, organically, and now with biodynamic practices as well, farming under 10 hectares of Chenin Blanc. The vineyards stand next to the famed 'Coulée de Serrant' on South-West facing hillsides of predominately schist soils. Since her arrival Tessa has been improving every detail to be able to make more precise, transparent, complex wines. The results are spectacular and she is now one of the best examples of Roche-aux-Moines, and of course also Savennières.

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