Eric Morgat - Savennières Fidès 2013

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Éric Morgat, a native of Le Layon, produces a Savennières made from very low yields, harvested when ripe and aged in oak. On his organically farmed terroir, he sought roundness rather than the sharp character of Chenin. In recent vintages, we’ve seen a shift in style toward more straightforward wines; the 2010 vintage is a prime example of this pursuit of purity. The white Anjou, from a plot purchased in 2002 in the Pierre Bise area and planted in 2003 on spilite, yields a Litus cuvée full of tension.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Born on the south bank, Eric Morgat is now based in Savennières. He has built up a rare vineyard portfolio, situated on prized plots such as La Roche-aux-Moines and a splendid hillside replanted at La Pierre-Bécherelle. The harvest consists of botrytis-free Chenin Doré grapes, vinified in barrels (20% new), with partial malolactic fermentation. Starting in 2012, the Fidès cuvée replaced the Enclos, whose original plot has since been expanded to include various terroirs that have been planted. The wines achieve a precision and intensity uncommon for Anjou, thanks to the constant questioning of this perfectionist winemaker, who never ceases to refine every detail in pursuit of improvement. At the pinnacle of Savennières, the estate earned its second star last year.