Chateau d’Epire Savennieres Le Parc (750ml)
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Wine Type
White Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
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Country
France
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Region
Loire Valley
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Sub-Region
Savennieres
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Grape
Chenin Blanc
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing.
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ABV
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Food Pairing
AppetizersSeafoodWhite Meat
Château d’Épiré was been a family estate since the 17th century. The present day winery is located in a Roman Church, built by the Cistercian monks of the Saint Nicholas’ abbey of Angers in the 12th century. When the new Church of Épiré was built (and financed by Elisabeth de Las Cases) in 1884, René Bizard bought the old one in 1898 and turned it into a cellar in 1906. The family awknowledges the privilege of crafting wines in such an extraordinary space. It is in fact, an ideal place for wine making; the thickness of the walls (nearly a meter wide) halp maintain a consistent temperature inside which is perfect for wine producing, aging and preserving.
Moreover, given the height difference the church is half buried. It’s an advantage in Savennieres considering how hard it is to dig into shale and most cellars are on ground level. The press is at the top of the slope. During the harvests the juices flow down into the tanks by gravity which preserves the quality of the wine must.
Tasting Notes
An expressive Savennières with fruit and minerality. The palate is concentrated and energetic with lovely freshness and clean lingering finish. It is currently drinking well; very bright and vibrant. For those who prefer the developed notes and complexity of a white wine with some bottle age; this is an ideal wine to hold onto. The wines of Savennières are known for their ageability and this one is no exception; it has the fruit and structure to develop beautifully for those who are patient enough to wait. Enjoy with appetizers, seafood and white meat.
Method
Made from hand harvested organic Chenin Blanc grapes grown on sandstone shale soils. The vines are on a south-east-facing plot of 4 hectares adjoining property. The wine is fermented in 32 hl stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for 9 months.
