Savennières Clos Le Grand Beaupréau
At a Glance
- Variety: Chenin Blanc
- Terroir: Located at the top of Epiré hill, the well-ventilated, highest point in Savennières, just below the Moulin de Beaupréau. The topsoil (30 to 50 cm) is composed of windblown aeolian sands, covering a subsoil of brittle schists that allow for deep rooting. Southwestern exposure, early-ripening.
- Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert)
- Vinification: Whole bunches pressed directly, light decanting, ambient yeast fermentation in 400 L barrel and 20 HL foudre, spontaneous malo (may be partial or full, depending on the vintage), aged 18 months on the lees in barrels (5-15% new), light filtration.
Additional Info
Savennières, a relatively small appellation of only 150 hectares, is made up of three hillsides on the right bank of the Loire, plunging into the river. The Ogereau family began farming the magnificent Clos le Grand Beaupréau in 2002, giving them the opportunity to farm on both sides of the Loire River.