The Estate
The Domaine de la Renière extends over 16 hectares at the outskirts of Puy-Notre-Dame, near Saumur (Maine-et-Loire). It is primarily composed of Chenin Blanc, along with Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Chardonnay, growing on tuffeau chalk soil.
Thibault Masse took over the estate in 2018 with his associate, Guillaume Poitevin.
In Puy-Notre-Dame, the tuffeau chalk shapes the wines beautifully. This limestone rock, characteristic of the region, is rich in trace elements and ensures a steady water supply for the vines. It imparts a distinctive identity to the resulting wines.
The vineyard is cultivated using organic farming practices with minimal inputs. The goal is to further reduce these inputs in the future, favoring, for example, plant-based infusions.
The Wine
Grapes: 100 % Chenin
Age of the vines: from 10 to 25 yo
Soil: Green clay. Green chalk rock, Turonian-type tuffeau.
Origin: A blend of young vines located on the Cerisaie hill in Puy-Notre-Dame.
Vinification: Hand harvesting, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and 8 months of aging on lees in concrete tanks to preserve the primary aromas and freshness of the Chenin. Malolactic fermentation completed. Bottled in May 2023.
Tasting
This aromatic and dry Chenin is ideal for pairing with a meal. It offers beautiful notes of white-fleshed stone fruits and a surprisingly long finish.
