Domaine Ogereau - La Saponaire - Savennières 2022
Domaine Ogereau is located in Val-du-Layon, in Anjou in the Loire Valley. It is managed by Vincent Ogereau and his son Emmanuel , representing the fifth generation of the family to run this estate. The vineyards are located in the heart of the Coteaux du Layon and Savennières appellations and are managed using certified biodynamics.
La Saponaire is made from Chenin Blanc from places called L'Aiglerie and les Murailles in Savennières , on a terroir of schist and aeolian sand. After manual harvesting, the whole bunches are put into direct pressing. Alcoholic fermentation begins spontaneously with native yeasts in wooden vats and 400 liter oak barrels . Malolactic conversion is partial. Aging lasts 6 months.
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc