Domaine Ogereau - Quarts de Chaume La Martinière 2018 (50 cl)

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Vincent and Emmanuel Ogereau are at the helm, tending to their vineyards in Anjou, Savennières, and Coteaux-du-Layon Saint-Lambert. These music enthusiasts craft a harmonious blend of Chenin and Cabernet, serenely cultivating their 23 hectares using organic farming methods. This charming estate, highly representative of the Anjou vineyards, has shown remarkable progress over the past few vintages: quite simply, everything is excellent! One is stunned by the wines’ definition, finesse, and elegance. The lineup brilliantly combines indulgence and immediate pleasure with aging potential, featuring beautiful aging in 400-liter barrels that add depth to the wines. The Coteaux-du-Layon offers a magnificent balance; the dry whites stand out for their pure, sparkling fruit, while the reds are approachable and lively. This is a winery to watch very closely. The prices listed are wine shop prices.

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About the wine:

Vincent Ogereau advocates for “a Burgundian approach to terroir” in his work with these vineyards. Here, a Briovarian schist terroir gave rise to this Quarts-de-Chaume, which boasts a magnificent, intense golden-yellow color. The nose, both rich and delicate, evokes elegant aromas of honeysuckle, dried apricot, honey, and mild spices, enlivened by citrus notes. The palate, full-bodied, opulent, and smooth, underscored by a subtle, tangy acidity, displays perfect balance. Pleasant and lingering vanilla flavors enliven the finish.

About the estate:

Located in the Layon Valley, this estate—founded in the late 19th century—has earned numerous stars and Favorites all the colors of Anjou. The 24-hectare vineyard (currently in the process of converting to organic farming) is managed by Vincent Ogereau, one of the Loire Valley’s most talented winemakers, who has been assisted by his son Emmanuel since 2014. A must-visit.

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About the estate:

Vincent Ogereau works alongside his son Emmanuel, who has extensive international experience and is determined to continue the tradition of producing great terroir-driven Chenins, both dry and sweet. The estate meticulously harvests healthy grapes (free of botrytis in the dry wines) and offers a broad, consistent range of red, white, and rosé wines that reflect the mosaic of schist soils. Notable among these is the Bonnes Blanches terroir, which produces one of the most well-rounded and velvety Coteaux-du-Layon wines, capable of aging for at least fifteen years. Clos Le Grand Beaupréau (on the wind-blown sands at the summit of the Butte d’Épiré) and L’Enthousiasme (a sandstone vein at the top of the Butte d’Épiré) rank among the appellation’s most ambitious white wines. A plot of Chenin was planted in 2017 on a Carboniferous rock slope in Ardenay to explore a new expression of Anjou white wine.