COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Chenin
PRODUCER
Domaine les grandes vignes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Varenne de Combre 2019 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from Domaine les grandes vignes in the Loire's Anjou region. The estate, owned by the Vaillant family since the 17th century, is managed by siblings who have been practicing biodynamic farming since 2008. Their philosophy centers on intensive vineyard work to achieve authentic wine expression. This particular wine is noted for its biodynamic cultivation, unique aging vessels, and minimal intervention winemaking, earning it recognition as a customer favorite.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard yields are exceptionally low at just 16 hl/ha.
Fact 02
Aged for 12 months in clay amphorae and egg-shaped vats.
Fact 03
Produced with minimal intervention, often referred to as 'Vin Nature'.
Fact 04
This wine is a celebrated 'Coup de coeur clients' (customer favorite).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Varenne de Combre 2019 is produced using 100% Chenin grapes from vines approximately 25 years old. Viticulture follows biodynamic and organic principles, with exceptionally low yields of 16 hl/ha. The grapes undergo low-pressure pressing before a 12-hour settling period. Fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic, takes place in 500L clay amphorae and 200L egg-shaped vats. The wine is then aged for 12 months in these same vessels. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with the wine being unfiltered and without added sulfites.
