Terre de L'Elu

Chenin Blanc Blend 'Roc'h Avel' 2019

Name: Chenin Blanc Blend 'Roc'h Avel' 2019
Brand: Terre de L'Elu
SKU: TERREavel2019
Price: 20.0 USD
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Region: Loire Valley – Anjou

Appellation: Vin de France

Grapes: 40% Chenin Blanc, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Grolleau Gris

Average Vine Age: 40 to 60- years-old

Altitude: From multiple parcels between 230 to 295 feet (70m-90m)

Soils/Terroir: From multiple parcels with soils of Schist, Sandstone, and Quartz.

Farming: Organic

Harvest: Hand harvested

Yield: 25 hl/ha

Winemaking: Gentle whole cluster pressing upon arrival in the cellar. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless-steel tanks using only the naturally occurring indigenous yeasts. The Sauvignon Blanc and Grolleau Gris are co-fermented, while the Chenin Blanc is fermented separately. There is no battonage and the wine goes through full malolactic fermentation. The components are blended at the end of malolactic fermentation.

Maturation: Aged for 10-12 months on the fine lees in stainless-steel tanks. Prior to bottling a low dose of sulphur is added. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.

Vibes with:

Spring showers.
Wildflower bouquets.
Chevre crostini.