Pale gold in color. An open nose of candied yellow fruits (apricot, mango, roasted
pineapple), with a smoky mineral touch. A full and fleshy attack with lots of roundness, enhanced by a vibrant mineral freshness. This slightly over-matured wine is harvested one week after the other cuvées, which gives it abundant fullness and depth. The finish is fresh,
vibrant and smooth.
From a single 2.8 hectare plot of Kimmeridgian clay-limestone packed with small fossilized oysters. Short pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by light (low pressure) pressing. Vinification regulated by temperature control with regular aeration. Aged on fine lees for 6 months with daily tasting and resuspension of the lees for 2/3 of the cuvée. Aged in Centre-Loire oak barrels for 1/3 of the cuvée.
Varietals
100% Sauvignon Blanc
About the Estate
Domaine Chavet has existed in Menetou-Salon since the 17th century. The ancestral
vineyards, handed down from generation to generation, are cultivated with the greatest
respect for the vine and its environment. These winegrowers do not inherit their vineyard, they believe they are guardians of it for future generations.