Domaine de Begrolles White
Vignerons des Terroirs de la Noelle - Muscadet Sèvre & Maine sur Lie
White,Muscadet Sèvre & Maine sur Lie
100% Melon de Bourgogne
history
Created in Ancenis in 1955, the Vignerons de la Noelle are a group of producers belonging to the Alliance Group. The vineyard represents an area of 700 hectares. Mainly in A.O.C., the plots are 75% in Nantais and 25% in Anjou with a proportion of 65% for whites, 17% for reds, 15% for rosés and 3% for fine bubbles or sweet wines.
Vineyard
The Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine wines bear the stamp of local landscapes : wild and noble. It is here that you will find the most renowned estates, near Vallet, La Haye-Fouassière and Le Landreau. "Bégrolles" comes from the latin "gracula" meaning crows. Mixture of volcanic and metamorphic rocks from the Massif Armoricain, with mainly gneiss, micaschists, greenschists and a little bit of granite. Vines : 40 years old - 25 acres - Yield : 55 hl/ha
Winemaking
Pressed then fermented in temperature-controlled vats. Aged on its fermentation lees for 8 months.
Tasting notes
Pale yellow with greenish highlights and an intense floral bouquet with overtones of spice and fruit. The richness, balance and freshness of this wine make it an excellent example of its appellation. It is enjoyable young, but can also be kept for several years.
Food pairing
Perfect accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes or white meat dishes (especially when the wine is a few years old).
Aging potential
1 à 3 years.
Grape varieties
100% Melon de Bourgogne
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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