Domaine des Cognettes - Cognetterra Eguor 2018
Domaine des Cognettes is located in Clisson, in the Muscadet appellation in the Loire Valley. It has been a family estate for 9 generations, now run by the two brothers Stéphane and Vincent Perraud. They develop a variety of Muscadet by the method of aging on lees from a few months to 3 years and more for the Clisson cru, but also white, red and sparkling varieties. The entire vineyard has been cultivated in certified organic farming since 2010. The communal crus of Muscadet are the result of reflection between winegrowers to reveal the identity specific to each terroir. Made from the Melon Blanc grape variety, these wines, respecting rigorous specifications, represent the top of the range in terms of wines from the Nantes vineyard. They offer a complexity and an aptitude for aging allowing them to be partners of choice for haute cuisine.
Cogneterra Eguor is made from Pinot Noir from a 0.80-hectare plot on a terroir of sand and clay mixed with pebbles of quarters on weathered granite rocks. The age of the vine is 26 years. The maceration lasts 10 days in vats and the must is put in a jar during fermentation. Aging lasts 12 months in 500-litres Tuscan amphorae. A slight deposit may appear in the bottle.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir