VDF Pineau de la Loire
- White
- Chenin Blanc
Winemaking Information
The grapes are partly direct pressed and partly macerated for two to three days, the latter giving a boost to the yeasts and helping with natural fermentation. It is then aged in barrel on its lees and bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur.
SO2: At bottling
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered
Vineyard Information
Appellation: Vin de France
Soil Composition: Clay, Flint, Limestone
Farming: Organic (certified)
Fun Facts: Pineau de la Loire is the local historical name for Chenin Blanc. This cuvée was originally a micro-production from 100+ year old vines tended organically and hand-harvested by vigneronne and Cher neighbor Valérie Forgues.
Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above