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Located between Angers and Nantes, this family-run estate in the petite village of La Pommeraye enjoys a particularly warm microclimate, which helps to push grapes to perfect ripeness, even in cooler years.<\/p>\n

Serge Roullier and Gilles Musset combined their family estates on the banks of the Loire River in 1994, benefiting from three generations of \u201csavoir faire\u201d on both sides. As of 2023, the estate changed ownership but not its overall goals: to capture the fresh fruit and energy of Anjou’s native grapes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc have pride of place on these dark, mineral-rich schist soils. From a fruity, lively Anjou Rouge to a delicately aromatic Anjou Blanc, wines are made as naturally as possible, to preserve every bit of Anjou sun and balance in each sip.<\/p>\n

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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located on the right bank of the Loire River, estate vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the river plus a wealth of different soil types (this particular region represents the southern edge of the Armorican massif): schist and blue limestone, sand, gravel and other marine sediment and fossilized materials. The estate has made sure to plant vines on soils to which each varietal is best suited.<\/p>\n

The estate practices sustainable farming, following organic practices as much as possible and avoiding excess treatments. Beneficial herbs are planted in between rows to combat pests; the goal above all is to find a harmonious balance between the vine and the earth.<\/p>\n

Grapes are harvested by hand. Fruit is fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Most wines are also aged in tank. At bottling, sulfites addition is minimal.<\/p>\n

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A pure Chenin Blanc that’s all about pleasure: light honey, a bouquet of wildflowers, lemon zest, silk. The perfect thirst-quencher for a spring day or a lunch of Thai coconut curry. All tank made.<\/p>\n

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