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Savennieres Roche aux Moines
2016
Loire
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming

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Savennières is a highly respected white wine appellation of the Loire valley wine region of France. Located immediately southwest of the city of Angers, the parish of the same name falls within the wider Anjou district. The wines are made from the Chenin Blanc grape variety, the mainstay of Anjou and the central Loire. Though sweeter styles are permitted, the appellation is most associated with dry white wines. These are regarded as some of the finest in the entire Loire region. In quality terms they are the western Loire's answer to Sancerre and Vouvray. Savennières wines are typically intensely flavored, with flavors of warm straw, beeswax and chamomile. The best examples have discernible minerality and the ripest even a honeyed tinge. Botrytis once defined all of Savennieres' output, but is less common in the wines today.

The Domaine FL (Fournier Longchamps) was born in 2007 under the impetus of Julien Fournier. His ambition led him to bring together exceptional terroirs to the North and South of the Loire in the communes of Savennières and Rochefort Sur Loire. Today, 39 hectares of vines are spread over the appellations of Savennières, Savennières Roche aux Moines, Anjou Blanc and Anjou Rouge, Coteaux du Layon, Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru. All the plots are guided to produce organic wines and the Roche aux Moines plot follows the principles of biodynamics.

Tasting note: A great organic white wine typical of the Savennières appellation with its aromas of lime blossom, green citrus fruit and honey. The nose is rich with notes of white flowers and lime. On the palate, this wine is a perfect balance between salinity and minerality. 2016 was a particularly cold year, allowing extra time for more complex fruit and maintaining brilliant acidity that will help the wine age for a good few years.
Winemaking Detail: Organic farming; with biodynamic principles. Vinified in stainless steel and partially aged in old French oak. The estate chooses to forgo malolactic fermentation in order to preserve acidity and achieve maximum ageing potential.
Features Red apple Honey Ginger Almond Layered

Features Almond, Ginger, High acidity, Honey, Layered, Red apple,
Tasting note A great organic white wine typical of the Savennières appellation with its aromas of lime blossom, green citrus fruit and honey. The nose is rich with notes of white flowers and lime. On the palate, this wine is a perfect balance between salinity and minerality. 2016 was a particularly cold year, allowing extra time for more complex fruit and maintaining brilliant acidity that will help the wine age for a good few years.
Drink with
Chicken, Honey glazed ham, Monkfish,

Wine details

Country France
Region Loire
Producer Famille Fournier Longchamps
Wine Name Savennieres Roche aux Moines
Colour White
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2016
Main Grape Chenin Blanc
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production
Aging
Soil
Time to drink Now - 2027
Winemaking Detail Organic farming, with biodynamic principles. Vinified in stainless steel and partially aged in old French oak. The estate chooses to forgo malolactic fermentation in order to preserve acidity and achieve maximum ageing potential.

FLO0516WW
Famille Fournier Longchamps
Savennieres Roche aux Moines
2016
Loire
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming

Savennières is a highly respected white wine appellation of the Loire valley wine region of France. Located immediately southwest of the city of Angers, the parish of the same name falls within the wider Anjou district. The wines are made from the Chenin Blanc grape variety, the mainstay of Anjou and the central Loire. Though sweeter styles are permitted, the appellation is most associated with dry white wines. These are regarded as some of the finest in the entire Loire region. In quality terms they are the western Loire's answer to Sancerre and Vouvray. Savennières wines are typically intensely flavored, with flavors of warm straw, beeswax and chamomile. The best examples have discernible minerality and the ripest even a honeyed tinge. Botrytis once defined all of Savennieres' output, but is less common in the wines today.

The Domaine FL (Fournier Longchamps) was born in 2007 under the impetus of Julien Fournier. His ambition led him to bring together exceptional terroirs to the North and South of the Loire in the communes of Savennières and Rochefort Sur Loire. Today, 39 hectares of vines are spread over the appellations of Savennières, Savennières Roche aux Moines, Anjou Blanc and Anjou Rouge, Coteaux du Layon, Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru. All the plots are guided to produce organic wines and the Roche aux Moines plot follows the principles of biodynamics.

Tasting note: A great organic white wine typical of the Savennières appellation with its aromas of lime blossom, green citrus fruit and honey. The nose is rich with notes of white flowers and lime. On the palate, this wine is a perfect balance between salinity and minerality. 2016 was a particularly cold year, allowing extra time for more complex fruit and maintaining brilliant acidity that will help the wine age for a good few years.
Winemaking Detail: Organic farming; with biodynamic principles. Vinified in stainless steel and partially aged in old French oak. The estate chooses to forgo malolactic fermentation in order to preserve acidity and achieve maximum ageing potential.
Features Red apple Honey Ginger Almond Layered

Features Almond, Ginger, High acidity, Honey, Layered, Red apple,
Tasting note A great organic white wine typical of the Savennières appellation with its aromas of lime blossom, green citrus fruit and honey. The nose is rich with notes of white flowers and lime. On the palate, this wine is a perfect balance between salinity and minerality. 2016 was a particularly cold year, allowing extra time for more complex fruit and maintaining brilliant acidity that will help the wine age for a good few years.
Drink with
Chicken, Honey glazed ham, Monkfish,

Wine details

Country France
Region Loire
Producer Famille Fournier Longchamps
Wine Name Savennieres Roche aux Moines
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2016
Main Grape Chenin Blanc
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production
Aging
Soil
Time to drink Now - 2027
Winemaking Detail Organic farming, with biodynamic principles. Vinified in stainless steel and partially aged in old French oak. The estate chooses to forgo malolactic fermentation in order to preserve acidity and achieve maximum ageing potential.