Project Description
Grand Fief de la Cormeraie Grande Réserve
| Grand Fief de la Cormeraie Grande Réserve | |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie |
| Grape variety | Melon B. |
| Yield | 40HL/HA |
| Terroir | The vineyard of the Grand Fief de la Cormeraie is implanted on a clayey-schist layer of about forty centimetres covering a set of sedimentary rocks: gneiss with two micas and garnet. |
| Winemaking methods | The grapes are picked at optimum ripeness. The solid and liquid parts are separated by pneumatic pressing. A light settling of the juice is done before the alcoholic fermentation, which will then take place for a fortnight under temperature control. The wine will clarify during the winter and the lees will be formed: the lees being the result of a natural sedimentation of yeasts and solid elements. The Muscadet is not racked at all, which allows it to capture a peak of carbon dioxide during fermentation, giving the wine a “sparkling” sensation. Nevertheless, to allow the potential of the vines and the terroir to be exalted, this cuvée is left on its lees for 14 months. |
| Tasting | The wine has a yellow colour with golden reflections. The nose is expressive: white flowers and white fruits dominate (peach, apple). On the palate, the wine is very structured and mineral. Aromas of dried fruits blend elegantly with slightly honeyed aromas. |
| Recommended with… | It is the perfect companion for gastronomic dishes such as scallops, langoustines, or large shellfish. To be enjoyed chilled at around 10°C/12°C. |
