Les Rôtissants – Domaine de la Perruche 13%

Product Description

Region : Saumur Champigny comes from AOC Saumur. Its appellation covers 9 municipalities of Maine-et-Loire, near the town of Champigny. 85,000 hectoliters of wine are produced annually from an area of 1,500 hectares. The soil of the vineyards has the distinction of being covered with sand, gravel and clay, which distinguishes this wine from other wines from AOC Saumur, and gives it different character and makes it an exceptional wine.

AOP : Saumur

Grape Variety : Chenin

Domain : Domaine de la Perruche (45 ha)

Type of Soil : Clay on limestone

Density of Planting : 5000 vines/ha

Age of Vines : 25-30 years

Yield : 50 hl / ha

Features :13% > 14% alcohol, less than 2 g/L of residual sugar. Contains SO2.

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. Harvest and selction are done manuelly in several times.

Winemaking : Matured in barrels ”on the fine lees”.

The Colour : Bright, with the yellow color of straw.

The Smell : Very nice smell of white fruit (bush peach, apricot, quince) and nutmeg. A touch of vanilla completes this aromatic panel.

The Taste : Dense and silky, this wine has a taste of quinces.

Serving Suggestions : Goes very well with mollusks, grilled fish and white meat. It also goes well with cheese like Emmental.

Serve at 12 °C.

Aging Capacity : Ready to be drunk, but can also be kept for at least 15 years.