COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Château de la Roche-aux-Moines
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Vieux Clos is a 100% Chenin Blanc from Château de la Roche-aux-Moines in the Savennières AOC of the Loire Valley, France. The estate is managed by the Joly family, with Nicolas Joly being a globally recognized advocate for biodynamic farming since the 1980s. The vineyards, with a history dating back to 1130, are planted on gentle, east-facing slopes with soils of shale, quartz, and sand. The estate is certified organic and biodynamic. Les Vieux Clos is considered the most aromatic and inviting expression from the estate, known for its profound power and aging potential, reflecting the unique energy of the Savennières schist slopes.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's vineyards were first planted by Cistercian monks in 1130.
Fact 02
Nicolas Joly is a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, advocating for it since the early 1980s.
Fact 03
Grapes are sometimes harvested in up to five passes to ensure perfect ripeness.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in non-new oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Vieux Clos is produced using 100% Chenin Blanc grapes from Château de la Roche-aux-Moines. The estate adheres to strict biodynamic and organic farming practices. Grapes are harvested manually, sometimes in multiple passes. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts from the vineyard, with minimal sulfur added. The wine is then aged in non-new oak barrels before bottling. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the purity of the grape and the expression of the Savennières terroir to shine through.
