Domaine aux Moines Tessa Laroche Savennieres Roches aux Moines 2018 White Loire 75cl
Tasting
Nose : floral and intense
Aromas : white flowers/yellow fruits evolves towards complex notes of acacia and candied fruitsGastronomic wine
Roche aux Moines 2019
Ranked in the top 10 wines to cellar according to Alexis Goujard, mmember of the tasting committee of the Revue du Vin de France.
Food and wine pairings
White meat, Poultry in cream, White meat in cream, Andouillette, Andouillette with white wine, Andouillette from Troyes, Scallops, Fish, Fish in sauce, Chicken with preserved lemons, Chicken with olives and preserved lemons, Grilled chicken, Chicken tagine with olives, Chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons.
Technical characteristics
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Domain: Domaine aux Moines Tessa Laroche
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Cuvée: Savennieres Roches aux Moines
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Country: France
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Region: Loire
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Appellation: AOC Savennieres Roches aux Moines
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Color: White
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Type: Dry
- Soil: gravelly schists, purplish, green-gray, and rhyolite
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Vintage: 2018
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Format: Bottle of 75 CL
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Grape variety: 100% Chenin
- Certified organic wine
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Age of the Vines: 45 years average age
- Surface area: 10 hectares
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Harvest type: manual
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Slow pressing - indigenous yeasts
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Vinification: Vinified in barrels and large casks for 12 months. Blended and aged for 6 months
About the estate
The Domaine aux Moines is located in France in the charming little village of Savennières in the Loire Valley, south of Angers, at the top of the prestigious hillside of Roche aux Moines, on the right bank of the Loire.
The entire vineyard is located all around the house.
A part of the vines is within the walled park itself, adjacent to the trees and fruit trees, as well as agroforestry is at the heart of the estate.
The 12 hectares benefit from a microclimate and an ideal south/southwest exposure for optimal development of Chenin, the unique grape variety at the origin of the wines of the appellation. Savennières Roche aux Moines.
The soils are composed of schist, sandstone, purple, green-gray, and rhyolite.
The vines are cultivated in organic farming, with biodynamic practices.
All decisions are made based on numerous reflections and observations,
in respect of the environment and biodiversity.
Nothing is done systematically.
The vine is worked in a spirit of durability and of quality.
The estate ensures its sustainability by gradually renewing itself, thanks to new plantings.
Great importance is given to the life of the soil and the vineyard.
The Chenin is hand-harvested in boxes, this method allows for a healthy harvest upon arrival at the cellar.
A more than rigorous sorting is done in the vineyard, only the perfect berries arrive at the winery.
The grapes are then poured into a pneumatic press for controlled and delicate pressing.
The obtained musts are thus of high quality.
The musts are placed in stainless steel tanks and then a large part of the harvest will undergo alcoholic fermentation. and its élevage in barrels and large casks.
After 18 months of élevage and a lot of attention and love, the final blend will be bottled and labeled at the estate.