Quarts-de-Chaume – Château la Varière 11%

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Region : The Anjou wine region, situated South of the Loire near Angers, is characterized by the diversity of its soils and its appellations of protected origin. It is located at the junction of the primeval sedimentary Parisien basin, characterized by white, brittle rocks, and the Armorican Massif, characterized by black, hard rock. The soil consists of clay slates and carboniferous stone, rich in blue microgranites that give the honeyed character to wines.

Located in the town of Rochefort-sur-Loire, appellation Quarts-de-Chaume covers 43 hectares of land that produce the most prestigious of Anjou wines. Quarts-de-Chaume is a sweet wine made exclusively from Chenin Blanc, produced using grapes affected by noble rot (attacked by the famous “noble rot”, as in Sauternes) and harvested very ripe.

AOC since 1936, this designation has been granted the status of Grand Cru.

AOP : Quarts-de-Chaume

Grape Variety : Chenin

Domain : Château la Varière (110 ha)

Type of Soil : Black schist and stones

Density of Planting : 5000 vines/ha

Age of Vines : 25-30 years

Yield : 15 hl/ha

Features : 11 % alcohol. 250 g/l residual sugar. Contains sulfites.

Cultural method : The spaces in between the rows of vines are covered with grass. Use of treatements is well-planned and reduced to a minimum with the aim of preserving the quality of the grapes. Manual selection of the grapes with botrytis in October.

Winemaking : Traditional. Slow fermentation at low temperatures and matured 12 months in barrels.

The Colour : Beautiful golden yellow.

The Smell : This Nectar has been rewarded several times. The aromas are candied fruit, quince and acacia honey.

The Taste : Typical honey from the terroir. The mouth is ample, smooth, balanced and persistent.

Serving Suggestions :

This wine can be served with cooked or fresh fois gras, chocolate cake or fruit pies or simply at aperitif.

Served between 8 °C.

Aging Capacity :

20 years to several decades according to the vintage.

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