The Producer
Château Soucherie is a historic property in Anjou, with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. Long anchored in the wine landscape of the Layon hills, the estate has traversed the centuries while maintaining a strong identity linked to the great white wines of the Loire. It experienced a new momentum at the end of the 20th century when the Béguinot family took over the estate with the ambition of restoring its nobility and viticultural precision.
Located on the schist hills of Anjou Noir, the vineyard of Château Soucherie benefits from a remarkable terroir, primarily composed of schist and facing south. These poor and draining soils, combined with the influence of the Loire and Layon, provide ideal conditions for the expression of Chenin Blanc. The vines, managed with rigor, produce grapes with balanced maturity, capable of producing both great dry wines and sweet wines of great finesse.
Today, Château Soucherie is recognized as one of the essential references of Anjou. The estate is managed organically, with precise work in the vineyard and low-intervention winemaking, favoring the pure expression of the terroir. The wines stand out for their tension, depth, and aging potential, embodying a modern and demanding vision of the great Chenins of the Loire.
The Wine
Grape Variety : 100% chenin blanc, 5,500 vines / ha.
Terroir : Composed of schist and clay-sandy silt with about 35% clay and a significant presence of red schist gravel. At 35 cm deep, there are schist alterites.
Vinification : Manual harvest in 25kg crates followed by slow and gentle sequential pneumatic pressing. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in 500l barrels, of which 20% are new. Aging continues in barrels for 12 months without racking. Hand-picked grapes. Bottled at the Château.
Tasting
An excellent white wine from the Loire, both pure and refreshing. It pairs easily with a variety of dishes and is perfect for all occasions.
The ideal tasting age for Blanc Ivoire is generally between 3 and 6 years after its harvest.
Served at a temperature of 10 - 12°c, this wine is easy to pair. Sushi, grilled fish, or cheese such as Brie de Meaux or aged Cantal, this dry white can be enjoyed in all circumstances.