COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grolleau
PRODUCER
Domaine des Sablonnettes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Menard le Rouge is a Vin de France from Domaine des Sablonnettes in the Loire Valley. The wine is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grolleau, a combination referred to as a 'millefeuille de cépages'. The wine is named in honor of Auguste Ménard, a family ancestor and vineyard laborer, with the label reflecting his advocacy for workers' rights. Domaine des Sablonnettes is recognized for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices, with the family having produced wine for over thirty years.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Auguste MĂ©nard, a family ancestor and vineyard laborer who championed fair wages.
Fact 02
The label features Auguste's red mustache and symbols of workers' rights.
Fact 03
A 'millefeuille de cépages' due to the layering of different grape varieties in the tank.
Fact 04
Early adopters of biodynamic and organic farming in their region.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
Menard le Rouge is produced using organic and biodynamic farming methods. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, with different varieties layered together. The wine undergoes a short aging period of a couple of months in stainless steel before being bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal or no added sulfur. This approach emphasizes natural winemaking and preserving the wine's inherent vibrancy.
