Savennières

The appellation Savennières is limited to three communes south of Angers on the right bank of the Loire: SavennièresBouchemaine and La Possonnière. Admirable production conditions have probably been identified since the time of the Roman invasions. Vines were first cultivated in the era of the great abbeys, then by the lords and, in the 19th century, by the Angevin bourgeoisie. The Savennières AOC was established by decree on December 8, 1952. The total surface area of Savennières is approximately 124 hectares, anchored on the slopes perpendicular to the Loire River and admirably exposed. The shallow soils are composed of sandstone schists, volcanic veins (rhyolites) and Aeolian sands. The mesoclimatic influence of the Loire allows us to produce dry, highly mature white wines. As a result, thunderstorms tend to pass over the left bank of the Loire, sparing Savennières. The wines of SavennièresThese wines, exclusively whites, are made with Chenin Blanc (or Pineau de la Loire). The ageing potential of these wines ranges from 5 years to priceless vintages. Domaine aux Moines, Château Pierre-Bise and Château de Varennes all offer excellent wines that illustrate the quality of the terroir. Savennières. Within the Savennières appellation, there are two special appellations: La Roche-aux-Moines and La Coulée-de-Serrant. The La Coulée de Serrant terroir was planted in the 12th century (1130) by Cistercian monks and has remained under vine ever since. The quality of the wines from this vineyard has long been recognized, and sets it apart from others. SavennièresA terroir already enjoying a great reputation. Maurice Constantin Weyer spoke of it, as did Alexandre Dumas, and more recently, at the beginning of the 20th century, Curnonsky, the prince of gastronomes, defined it as one of the 5 best white wines in France. Today, La Roche-aux-Moines and La Coulée-de-Serrant are the only appellations of the Coulée de Serrant - Nicolas Joly estate.