VdF - Sauvignon 2022 Hervé Villemade

Loire France

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

A scent reminiscent of apples and Chinese quince. Plenty of fruit, but a slight bitterness from the Sauvignon Blanc variety lingers in the aftertaste.

Hervé Villemard (former Domaine de Moulin. Company name changed in 2015) has a strong following in France, with its clear fruit and vitality that far surpasses the range of affordable wines. The history of the Domaine in Cheverny dates back to 1939, when Hervé's grandfather founded the estate. Hervé fell in love with Vin Nature through his friendship with Thierry Puszla, started Biologic in 1999, and in 2002 acquired Ecosale certification. Currently 22ha of own fields and 13ha of contracted fields. The cellar also invests heavily in traditional equipment and uses many trapezoidal wooden tanks (expensive) for fermentation. 15hl wooden barrels and trapezoidal wooden tanks are often used for aging. Since 2014, it has been ambitious to try fermentation and aging in Georgian amphora. No sulfites are added during vinification and 10 mg/L only at bottling. Juicy and elegant with pleasant acidity, Cheverny Rouge is mainly Pinot Noir. We also focus on the Loire's rare indigenous Munu Pinot variety, and express the distinct minerality that is its characteristic.

Tree planting: 1986 Average location: 75-115m above sea level
Soil: Clay, fermented in Silex fiberglass tanks or stainless steel tanks. Aged in resin tanks and enamel tanks for 4-5 months.