Domaine des Granges “Ours.1” Fiefs Vendéens - Brem
Appellation d’origine contrôlée
THE DOMAINE & THE STORY
The story begins in the cold North West of France near the Atlantic Ocean. The AOC “Fiefs Vendéens BREM” is one of the most westerly vineyards in the Loire Valley. Despite a presumably cold location, we find a warm and oceanic microclimate producing Chenin Blanc and many other indigenous grapes. These indigenous grapes include the resurgent Fie Gris once grown in much of the Loire Valley. This AOC currently consists of seven wineries and is truly a hidden gem in France. This oceanic Loire location and it’s microclimate offers these vineyard singularity, minerality,energy and salinity. Brem provides a unique terroir where the vines take root and flourish. The Domaine's team is Christian and Delphine Nobiron who proudly work together all year round, “in the vineyard as in life”. They are now the fourth generation to work this 12 hectares vineyard and seems poised to push the boundaries in terms of sustainable agriculture and quality.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietals: Chenin Blanc 60% and Chardonnay 40%
South-West facing
Soil: Shale
Vinification: Cool and slow fermentation using indigenous yeasts
Maturation: 6 months on fine lees
12.7 % vol
Production: 4,000 bottles
TASTING NOTES
An inviting nose of lemon peel, brioche, with hints of the ocean. This wine has tremendous acidity and combines this freshness with an array of ripe and just ripe fruit. The resulting wine has a full mouth feel while maintaining an easy drinking fresh feel.
“We watch over our vines and wines everyday, so each cuvee can express its own identity in the respect of Terroir...”
