Savenniere Roches aux Moines

Question 1

Who produces Savenniere Roche aux Moines?

Answer 1

Domaine aux Moines

Question 2

What is the grape variety in SRM

Answer 2

Chenin Blanc

Question 3

Where was SRM grown and made?

Answer 3

Savennieres, Loire Valley

Question 4

What vintage is this?

Answer 4

2015

Question 5

What is one word you would use to describe the character of this wine?

Answer 5

Textural

Question 6

What environmental feature near the vineyard influences the vines?

Answer 6

proximity to the Loire river encourages ripeness and protects against springtime frosts.

Question 7

What are the soils like in Savennieres?

Answer 7

Predominantly schists with some sandstone and clay. They tend to produce a flintier, drier style Chenin with the ability to age.

Question 8

What is the general length of time one should wait to start drinking Savennieres after harvest?

Answer 8

five years

Question 9

what is the sweetness level of SMR

Answer 9

sweet

Question 10

What are some tasting notes for this SMR

Answer 10

juicy apricot and pineapple, finishing with spice and white flowers

Question 11

What is the nose like on this SMR?

Answer 11

intense, yet fine and fresh with notes of pineapple, pear, cut flowers, fresh herbs, white pepper

Question 12

How would you describe the structure of this wine?

Answer 12

Full Bodied, salty and fresh, firmly structured, ripe with vibrant acidity

Question 13

What type of vessels are used in the production of this wine

Answer 13

Vinified in steel tanks and 70% aged in oak before resting in stainless for 18 months.

Question 14

what kind of vines provide the fruit for this wine

Answer 14

Mature vines only