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HAP0522WW
Clos des Constants
2022
Loire
Certified Organic
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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The Loire, France's longest river, is home to many much celebrated and quintessential French grapes. From the once ubiquitous-in-the-UK Melon de Bourgogne by the Atlantic coast, to the home of Sauvignon Blanc in Sancerre, via some of the world's best Chenin and crunchy Cabernet Francs, Gamays and Pinots there is quality all around. Being at the northernly limit for winemaking, the wines are hallmarked by their crisp, fresh, crunchy fruit and high acidity, where reds may sometimes struggle to ripen and whites nearly overdeliver on acidity. The 69 appellations that make up the larger region are grouped into smaller sub-regions with predominantly single variety wines leading the way. As you move east the climate changes markedly from maritime to continental as the soils change from flint and limestone to the hard granite of central France.

Founded in the 1960 and acquired in 2019 by the current owner, Domaine de Haute-Perche is situated at the heart of the Aubance Valley, just 10 km from Angers, within the terroirs of Anjou Noir, with 35 hectares under vine on superb Schiste soils. As a responsible player in the Loire Valley, Domaine de Haute Perche has completely changed its vine growing and winegrowing practices, in view of becoming exemplary and unique in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The estate’s team equally carries out highly precise and non-intrusive measures, with tiny doses of sulfur, only when necessary. Special attention is also paid to the quality of the working environment: major investments have been carried out in the cellar to upgrade the property’s winemaking equipment, as well as staff working conditions. Haute Perche is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025, equally thanks to the following measures: solar roofs, reuse of bottles, and rain water collection.

Tasting note: So deep and so long. This is oak aged Chenin at its best. It's really rich with a golden apple, honeyed beeswax flavour coming through - but the oak aging, partially new, gives it that smooth and sweet vanilla depth to it. Exactly what you want from a top, top Chenin.
Winemaking Detail: The vines are laid under a layer of grass - A reasoned vine-cultivating method that contributes to environmental bio-diversity and to superior "organoleptic" quality of grape... 40+ year old vines. Direct pressing. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aging in French oak vats and barrels for one year.
Features Golden Apple Sweet Orchard Concentrated Vanilla Satsuma

Features Big acidity, Concentrated, Golden Apple, Satsuma, Sweet Orchard, Vanilla,
Tasting note So deep and so long. This is oak aged Chenin at its best. It's really rich with a golden apple, honeyed beeswax flavour coming through - but the oak aging, partially new, gives it that smooth and sweet vanilla depth to it. Exactly what you want from a top, top Chenin.
Drink with
Apple Sauce, Lobster, Roast Pork,

Wine details

Country France
Region Loire
Producer Domaine de Haute-Perche
Wine Name Clos des Constants
Colour White
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Chenin Blanc
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 2500
Aging 10 months in French oak; 20% new oak; 40% 2nd; 40% 3rd
Soil Schist and Clay
Time to drink Now - 2032
Winemaking Detail The vines are laid under a layer of grass - A reasoned vine-cultivating method that contributes to environmental bio-diversity and to superior "organoleptic" quality of grape... 40+ year old vines. Direct pressing. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aging in French oak vats and barrels for one year.

HAP0522WW
Domaine de Haute-Perche
Clos des Constants
2022
Loire
Certified Organic
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

The Loire, France's longest river, is home to many much celebrated and quintessential French grapes. From the once ubiquitous-in-the-UK Melon de Bourgogne by the Atlantic coast, to the home of Sauvignon Blanc in Sancerre, via some of the world's best Chenin and crunchy Cabernet Francs, Gamays and Pinots there is quality all around. Being at the northernly limit for winemaking, the wines are hallmarked by their crisp, fresh, crunchy fruit and high acidity, where reds may sometimes struggle to ripen and whites nearly overdeliver on acidity. The 69 appellations that make up the larger region are grouped into smaller sub-regions with predominantly single variety wines leading the way. As you move east the climate changes markedly from maritime to continental as the soils change from flint and limestone to the hard granite of central France.

Founded in the 1960 and acquired in 2019 by the current owner, Domaine de Haute-Perche is situated at the heart of the Aubance Valley, just 10 km from Angers, within the terroirs of Anjou Noir, with 35 hectares under vine on superb Schiste soils. As a responsible player in the Loire Valley, Domaine de Haute Perche has completely changed its vine growing and winegrowing practices, in view of becoming exemplary and unique in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The estate’s team equally carries out highly precise and non-intrusive measures, with tiny doses of sulfur, only when necessary. Special attention is also paid to the quality of the working environment: major investments have been carried out in the cellar to upgrade the property’s winemaking equipment, as well as staff working conditions. Haute Perche is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025, equally thanks to the following measures: solar roofs, reuse of bottles, and rain water collection.

Tasting note: So deep and so long. This is oak aged Chenin at its best. It's really rich with a golden apple, honeyed beeswax flavour coming through - but the oak aging, partially new, gives it that smooth and sweet vanilla depth to it. Exactly what you want from a top, top Chenin.
Winemaking Detail: The vines are laid under a layer of grass - A reasoned vine-cultivating method that contributes to environmental bio-diversity and to superior "organoleptic" quality of grape... 40+ year old vines. Direct pressing. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aging in French oak vats and barrels for one year.
Features Golden Apple Sweet Orchard Concentrated Vanilla Satsuma

Features Big acidity, Concentrated, Golden Apple, Satsuma, Sweet Orchard, Vanilla,
Tasting note So deep and so long. This is oak aged Chenin at its best. It's really rich with a golden apple, honeyed beeswax flavour coming through - but the oak aging, partially new, gives it that smooth and sweet vanilla depth to it. Exactly what you want from a top, top Chenin.
Drink with
Apple Sauce, Lobster, Roast Pork,

Wine details

Country France
Region Loire
Producer Domaine de Haute-Perche
Wine Name Clos des Constants
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Chenin Blanc
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 2500
Aging 10 months in French oak; 20% new oak; 40% 2nd; 40% 3rd
Soil Schist and Clay
Time to drink Now - 2032
Winemaking Detail The vines are laid under a layer of grass - A reasoned vine-cultivating method that contributes to environmental bio-diversity and to superior "organoleptic" quality of grape... 40+ year old vines. Direct pressing. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aging in French oak vats and barrels for one year.