Domaine des Granges “Les Petites Violières” 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 90% and Chardonnay 10%
2 acres facing South-West
Soil: Shale and quartz
Vinification: Cool and slow fermentation using indigenous yeasts
Maturation: 6 months on fine lees
12.6 % vol
Production: 3,000 bottles
TASTING NOTES
The wine is gold in color and has an intense nose with many complex aromas. Mandarins, pineapple and mango rub shoulders with more spicy notes. On the palate saline notes from the oceanic terroir amplify the balance of richness, concentration with the soft tropical fruit flavours. The mouthfeel is ample, fleshy and structured with a finish of tropical fruit, salinity and minerality.
“We watch over our vines and wines everyday, so each cuvee can express its own identity in the respect of Terroir...”
