Domaine des Grouas, Anjou Rouge 'Les Bergerons' 2022
Les Bergeons is a very unique plot resting on pink sand stone which provides a lifted red fruit and velvety texture to this Cabernet Franc. Lionel and Pauline have made an outstanding first vintage across all their wines and we adore how Bergeons is so different from a Cabernet Franc grown on Limestone in Saumur-Champigny for example, less crunchy more gusto so much so it could be very much be mistaken to a classic Pinot Noir from Burgundy an easy going red wine.
Les Bergeons is a very unique plot resting on pink sand stone which provides a lifted red fruit and velvety texture to this Cabernet Franc. Lionel and Pauline have made an outstanding first vintage across all their wines and we adore how Bergeons is so different from a Cabernet Franc grown on Limestone in Saumur-Champigny for example, less crunchy more gusto so much so it could be very much be mistaken to a classic Pinot Noir from Burgundy an easy going red wine.
Les Bergeons is a very unique plot resting on pink sand stone which provides a lifted red fruit and velvety texture to this Cabernet Franc. Lionel and Pauline have made an outstanding first vintage across all their wines and we adore how Bergeons is so different from a Cabernet Franc grown on Limestone in Saumur-Champigny for example, less crunchy more gusto so much so it could be very much be mistaken to a classic Pinot Noir from Burgundy an easy going red wine.
Pauline and Lionel created Domaine des Grouas in July 2022 in Martigné-Briand at the confluence of the Anjou Noir and Anjou Blanc on the curves of the Layon River. We are yet again witnessing the early stages of a young and promising Domaine. The 14 hectares are certified organic since 2018. Their approach to the vines and wines is to respect the environment, bringing the best of each plot and its terroir in overall minimalistic approach and very limited input. After a first career in consultancy and digital technology, Lionel decided to follow his lifelong passion for wine and returned to school. Once he graduated in viticulture and oenology his first worked at Domaine de Belliviere in Jasniere, followed by Domaine de l’Elu and nearby Domaine Ogereau. The first few years of Domaine des Grouas is on reconstructing the vineyards. Mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon that the previous owners sold in bulk as Cabernet d’Anjou! A pure waste of prime terroir. They are the lucky custodian of 2.7 Hectares of Les Onglés, a vineyard that produces amongst the Finest Chenin Blancs on the planet.
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc Age of Vines: 25 years old Terroir: Pink Sandstone Vineyard/Plot Name: Les Tire-Vignes Exposition: North-South Vineyard Surface Area: 0.9ha Altitude: 55m Planting Density: 4500 Vines/ha Yield: 40hl per ha Production (Btls): 1700 Bottles Vinification: Native yeasts, 100% Whole Bunches Fermented and macerated for 4 weeks in stainless steel tank Ageing: 10 Months in Stainless steel tanks Alcohol: 13.5% Certified Organic: Yes
