Presentation
Location
Located south-east of Nantes, the appellation area extends over some 23 communes around Vallet, Clisson, le Loroux Bottereau and Vertou. The "Prestige" cuvée is made from grapes harvested on the left bank of the Loire, upstream from Nantes, in an area renowned for its gastronomy.
Terroir
Between the Sèvre and Maine rivers, ancient soils mixed with eruptive rocks offer an abundance of light, stony soils of a siliceous nature (micaschist gneiss) or more basic (gabbro amphibolite greenstone).
Winemaking
Pressing followed by vinification in vats.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees for 8 months.
Varietal
Melon de Bourgogne : 100%
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (8-10°C).
Visual appearance
Golden color.
At nose
Intense nose with notes of ripe fruit (pear, peach).
On the palate
Ample, well-structured palate with a mineral finish.
Food pairings
It goes well with fish, shellfish, seafood and white meats.
