2019 VDF - Ni Rouge Ni Blanc
2019 VDF - Ni Rouge Ni Blanc
Not red, not white: pure Anjou. More grip in the 2019, Chenin’s acidity picking out highlights in the Cab Franc.
Cuvée: Ni Rouge Ni Blanc
Style: Still
Colour: Red
Grapes/Blend: Grolleau, Chenin
ABV: 12.5%
Vintage: 2019
Winemaking: A blend of whole bunch Grolleau and destemmed Chenin. The tank is filled in three layers: a layer of whole bunch Grolleau, topped with a layer of de-stemmed Chenin, topped with a final layer of whole bunch Grolleau. Maceration for 7-10 days before pressing to fibreglass for 8 months. Bottled in May with no additions.
Sulphur: none added
Soil: Schist
Tired of the constraints of the classroom, former maths teacher Philippe set up shop in 2008. Now farming an eight-hectare spread across 16 parcels around Faye d’Anjou and Faveraye. Soils are mostly porous sand and schist with only a little clay. Vines are a mix of Chenin Blanc (4ha), Cabernet Franc (2ha) and some Grolleau (with a bit of Pineau d'Aunis in it - 2ha). Sulphur use is kept to a minimum with only a tiny bit added in the pied de cuvée for each wine.