Eric Morgat - Savennières Fidès 2013
18/20
RVF
The Savennières Fidès comes from four different schist terroirs and opens with dominant notes of pear and citrus, accompanied by intense mineral hints and accents of dried fruit. On the palate, it is round and smooth, with a beautiful balance between sweetness and freshness, great mineral tension, and plenty of depth… A truly authentic Savennières!
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Eye
a beautiful yellow color, bright and clear
Nose
Notes of pear and citrus dominate, accompanied by intense mineral notes and hints of dried fruit
Palate
Round and smooth, with a beautiful balance between softness and freshness, great mineral intensity, and plenty of depth
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2023
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with river fish, white meats, asparagus...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated Estate (2015 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer an overall assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
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 vineyard, he sought roundness rather than the sharp character of Chenin. In recent vintages, there has been a shift in style toward more straightforward wines; the 2010 vintage is a prime example of this pursuit of purity. The Anjou Blanc, sourced 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
Wine rated (2016 guide) 18/20 (Vintage 2012) (Great wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide): 2* Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Born on the south bank, Eric Morgat is now based in Savennières. He has built up a rare vineyard portfolio, located on prized sites 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 that are rare for Anjou, thanks to the constant quest for perfection by this 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.