Coteaux du Loir "Dans les Perrons", Les Maisons Rouges - 2015

Name: Coteaux du Loir "Dans les Perrons", Les Maisons Rouges
Brand: Dom. les Maisons Rouges
SKU: 44349
Price: 21.96 USD
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750 mL

Item # 44349

Chenin Blanc, or Pineau de Loire, is the only grape grown in the Coteaux du Loir. This cuvée is produced from 4 plots: La Fontenelle, La Bosserie, L'Etre Pucelle and Les Blettes. Flint is the dominant soil type alongside clay and sand. Fermented in oak barrels for a year.

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Color

White

Vintage

2015

Country

France

Region

Loire

Producer

Dom. les Maisons Rouges

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

A remarkable Loire Chenin Blanc with enough nuance and character to distinguish it from its cousins in the region. Les Maisons Rouges was founded by Benoit and Elisabeth Jardin in the appellation of Jasnières at Loire's northern edge. Their approach to winemaking was pragmatic from the start as they chose this land for its excellent quality soil, cool conditions, and native grapes. The vines had high potential for wine production and their initial investment has paid off nicely. The majority of their production goes into white wines, but they also make reds from Pineau d’Aunis. "Dans les Perrons" comes from 4 plots in the Coteaux du Loir. Its elegance is immediately accessible and flows generously. Flavors of yellow plums, lavender, and honeycomb abound on the palate. It's a dry wine that hints at sweetness in each sip.

- TD

Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...