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The Marionnet family settled in the Loire region of France in the mid 19th century known as the Oriental Tourain and called it Le Domaine de la Charmoise. The Vineyard was completely replanted and enlarged between 1967 and 1978. Today they manage nearly 150 acres in this more charming area of France. The cellar is fully equipped with stainless steel vats. The wine made in le Domaine de la Charmoise all are produced at the chateau with minimum intervention. Le Domaine de la Charmoise is planted with the white juiced black Gamay for the red wines and Sauvignon for white wines. The white juiced black Gamay covers an area of 75 acres. The soil here is classic, consisting primarily of clay and Flint with some gravel, perfect for growing grapes. The Domaine benefits from it's exceptional position being situated at the farthest east of the Touraine at the highest point between the Loire River and its tributary, the Cher, to the South. This is the most continental climate located in the Touraine and the most favorable to Gamay and Sauvignon. Moreover, this embracing micro climate ensures protection against spring frosts and this pampers the grapes to total ripeness. The utmost care is used in making their wines. When the grapes arrive, they are carefully sorted before going through the destemming machine, which eliminates any foreign residues and unripe grapes. The white wines are slowly pressed in pneumatic presses to extract the purest juice possible. You may not be able to see all that goes in the bottle, but you can certainly taste it. This is classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc offering a plethora of white peach, slate and minerals with a gripping finish. Stunning with oysters on the half shell, crab legs soaked in butter or the egg tart recipe. May 2011 Limited Series Newsletter (.pdf) Limited Series May 2011 from Wine of the Month Club on Vimeo. |
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