Domaine des Cognettes, Chardonnay, IGP Val de Loire, France

Brothers, Stephane and Vincent are the seventh generation of Perrauds to work the family vineyards. They were started young, helping out since 1988 but have since taken full responsibility and  began converting to organics in 2009 with their first certified vintage in 2013. They have 28hectares of vines around Clisson grown in volcanic soil with an Oceanic climate, bringing plenty of maritime breeze west off of the Atlantic.

This Chardonnay comes from twenty year old vines from a plot close enough to the domaine where the grapes can be transported back by bike with tubs on their backs, which was the inspiration for the label.

The grapes are hand-harvested and pressed whole bunch to tank before fermentation with native yeasts. It spends eight months aging in a concrete tank, six of which on fine lees and with just a touch of sulphur added. 

A fresh and snappy Chardonnay with apricot and fresh pineapple on the nose and an oceanic saline finish. Great with veal or comté.

Producer - Domaine des Cognettes     
Country - France  
Region - Loire
Sub-Region - Clisson
Variety / Blend - Chardonnay
Wine Style - White Wine   
Farming - Organic
Vegan