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Maturation on the lees gives this wine depth while still retaining the characteristic Muscadet salty minerality and spice.
Dry
Sweet
France
Loire
Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur Lie
Chereau Carre
Melon de Bourgogne
White Wine
Bernard Chereau, Louise Chereau
Natural Cork
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Chéreau-Carré is one of the leading Muscadet producers with substantial family-owned vineyards in some of the best locations in the region. Their vineyard area totals 135 hectares of the highest quality soil, making them one of the largest producers of Muscadet. The estate is cultivated sustainably and holds the HVE certification. The wide variety of ‘terroirs’ available within the estate enables Bernard Chéreau to offer a comprehensive selection of styles, including those bottled ‘sur lie’ where the wine is drawn straight off the lees before bottling, resulting in a wine with more weight and complexity.
THE VINTAGE:
The 2022 vintage was renowned as an exceptional one, characterised by a cold spring leading to frost incidents, followed by very hot summer. Harvest started very early on August 23rd and the grapes had reached excellent maturity. The weather in September was sunny and warm enabling harvest to take place under good conditions. The wines show lovely citrus characters with freshness to balance the richness of the vintage.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vines are grown in established vineyards where more than half the vines were planted over 50 years ago. Indeed, one area has vines that are over 100 years old. Grown in old volcanic soil, which imparts the characteristic minerality to the final wine, the yields are low, providing a good concentration in the berries.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Traditional fermentation took place with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 15 to 18°C in concrete vats. The vats are located on three levels, including subterranean, which allows the wine to be moved around the winery by gravity, thus avoiding the use of pumps. The wine was kept on its fine lees (‘sur lie’) to retain the aromatic profile, for at least eight months, imparting depth and texture. The wine was then bottled directly from the lees, imparting a slight spritz and aged for 18 months in the bottle before release.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
Vibrant citrus aromas are layered with delicate floral notes. Maturation on the lees imparts a depth, texture and a delicate spritz while retaining characteristic Muscadet salty minerality and spice.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Melon de Bourgogne 100%.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Chéreau-Carré is one of the leading Muscadet producers with substantial family-owned vineyards in some of the best locations in the region. Their vineyard area totals 135 hectares of the highest quality soil, making them one of the largest producers of Muscadet. The estate is cultivated sustainably and holds the HVE certification. The wide variety of ‘terroirs’ available within the estate enables Bernard Chéreau to offer a comprehensive selection of styles, including those bottled ‘sur lie’ where the wine is drawn straight off the lees before bottling, resulting in a wine with more weight and complexity.
THE VINTAGE:
The 2022 vintage was renowned as an exceptional one, characterised by a cold spring leading to frost incidents, followed by very hot summer. Harvest started very early on August 23rd and the grapes had reached excellent maturity. The weather in September was sunny and warm enabling harvest to take place under good conditions. The wines show lovely citrus characters with freshness to balance the richness of the vintage.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vines are grown in established vineyards where more than half the vines were planted over 50 years ago. Indeed, one area has vines that are over 100 years old. Grown in old volcanic soil, which imparts the characteristic minerality to the final wine, the yields are low, providing a good concentration in the berries.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Traditional fermentation took place with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 15 to 18°C in concrete vats. The vats are located on three levels, including subterranean, which allows the wine to be moved around the winery by gravity, thus avoiding the use of pumps. The wine was kept on its fine lees (‘sur lie’) to retain the aromatic profile, for at least eight months, imparting depth and texture. The wine was then bottled directly from the lees, imparting a slight spritz and aged for 18 months in the bottle before release.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
Vibrant citrus aromas are layered with delicate floral notes. Maturation on the lees imparts a depth, texture and a delicate spritz while retaining characteristic Muscadet salty minerality and spice.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Melon de Bourgogne 100%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Sub-region | Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur Lie |
| Producer / Winery | Chereau Carre |
| Winemaker | Bernard Chereau, Louise Chereau |
| Style | White Wine |
| Grape Variety | Melon de Bourgogne |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 12.5% |
| Dry/Sweet Value (1 being dry, 7 being very sweet) | 1 |
| Residual Sugar | 1 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
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£13.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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