Anjou Blanc Sous La Tonnelle
Appellation
Anjou
Farming
Sustainable (HVE3), Organic (Ecocert)
Varietals
100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyards & Viticulture
From a southeast-facing parcel located within the Coteaux de Layon appellation. Ground coverage alternates yearly between grass and herbs every other row for the health of the vines and nutrients.
Soils
Sand and gravel on a base of schist
Harvest & Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested and pressed whole cluster to protect the grapes and act as a natural filter. Native yeast. Débourbage (natural settling of must) followed by native yeast fermentation (with malolactic fermentation) in stainless steel. Aged on the lees in stainless steel for six months.
