Dear Friends, Customers and Lovers of authentic, regional produce,

For us, as for you, the winter was long and we are all looking forward to seeing the return of the sun.

However, and we might as well admit it now, this weather actually suits winegrowers: growth is gentle, we're not in a hurry, the sun will no doubt come later. At least we are no longer under the influence of the famous Ice Saints, Pancrace, Servais and Mamers who got the better of the few rare young buds.

Nevertheless, we will soon start the Spring de-budding, which involves removing all the secondary shoots, excess buds and suckers so that the vine is aerated and future yields can be controlled. In this way we can face the end of Spring with serenity, praying that Zeus will protect us from his anger.

Wishing you happy tastings...

Best wishes,

Nathalie, Frédéric and the team

Pancrace, Servais et Mamers, un des 3 saints est passé par là...
FIRST STEPS FOR THE 2009 VINTAGE
2009 has seen the birth of our new delicacy, the Chenin des Rouillères.
The first harvest of our famous white grape, a wine produced on the other side of the road in Anjou. A modest harvest with just 2 bunches per vine, pampered and harvested a little over-ripe, a real treat.

The cuvée Rouillères de St Nicolas, the red Anjou and the Rosé Osez, all benefitting from the same climatic conditions, spoil us with an explosion of pleasure, a concentration of red fruits and a perfect bouquet.

The richness of the vintage gives us hope for a plentiful cuvée Eclipse, an exemplary cuvée Racines and a high quality cuvée Coutures.

 

First bunch...

 

... first bottle
AND DURING THE WINTER...

 

We will be happy for you to come and taste all these nectars anytime you feel the need to recharge you batteries in our little corner of France that is the Loire.

You will also notice some new features in our facilities. In fact, in order to be able to work more efficiently in the cellars, we took advantage of the harsh winter to work in the shop, to get warm and to remove a partition wall (!) so that the two sections have become one. We've also used the time to add some colour.

We are pleased with the result and would be happy to share our enthusiasm with you.

Indeed, some of you have already be able to admire the new decor, for example during our Open Day on the 15th May.

 

A dream team for Open Day
AND AROUND US, THERE ARE ALSO THINGS TO DISCOVER...

New partners and ambassadors of good produce are located very close to us in Bourgueil.

The Table d'Alexis offers an intuitive and inventive cuisine. You will find it in the Rue du Commerce in Bourgueil, and will be able to sample wines that best represent the vineyard.

At the Café de la Promenade, exit south from Bourgueil, Ludo and Sophie will make you a delicious and reviving snack at any time of the day (in addition to their Bed and Breakfast) in all simplicity - a great idea! You can choose your own wine from their eclectic collection in the chaotic cellar. You will pay the cellar list price plus a modest corkage fee, which is the same whatever the bottle.

Finally, the Restaurant du Chai at the Restigné manor, one of the finest restaurants in the region, has been awarded a star in the firmament of gastronomy.

La Table d'Alexis
15 rue du commerce 37140 BOURGUEIL, 02.47.97.71.28
lesateliersdalexis@gmail.com

Bar à Vins de la Promenade
1 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 37140 BOURGUEIL, 02.47.95.10.87
www.cafedelapromenade.com
contact@cafedelapromenade.com

Restaurant Le Chai
Manoir de Restigné La Platerye - 15, rue de Tours - 37140 Restigné Bourgueil, 02.47.97.00.06
lechai@manoirderestigne.com
www.manoirderestigne.com/RestaurantChais/chais-accueil.asp
AND AWARDS
To top up and satisfy our ego... awards: The Silver Lys was awarded to our first Chenin des Rouillères 2009 as well as to our red Anjou (the two wines from the other side of the road).

Wines showcased in Maisons des Vins:
Coutures 2008 in Tours.
Chenin 2007 in Saumur.

And in the press, professional magazines have written articles full of praise:
Thuriès Gastronomie Magazine for the Saumur Chenin blanc 2007
The Revue des Vins de France which gives the Eclipse 2005 a score of 15,5/20
Le Rouge & Le Blanc highlights our estate as a place to visit during a break in the Saumur area
The Guide Hachette, a constant authority since its creation.

The latest National Book and Wine Days on the 11th of April was an opportunity to showcase our wines and meet with fellow winemakers and wine lovers.

 
Our Shift to Organic Production


 

As seen in the adjacent document (click to enlarge), we began in 05/10/2007 to use only organic production methods. After three years under the surveillance of the organic certification group, Ecocert, we will be able to claim the title AB (organic agriculture).
To produce organically contributes to a lasting world preserving the biodiversity and the soils’ fertility but it is also optimizes the maturity and obtains a better quality organoleptique (taste, aroma, texture).

In practice, organic wine guarantees the natural treatment of the vines and soils, without pesticides or herbicides. Therefore, we protect our vines only with natural products such as sulfur and copper sulfate against different types of mildew. Already for years we have practiced weeding and working the soil between the rows. Which removes the need for all toxic chemicals and on the other hand allows for the vines to regulate themselves and maintain reasonable, more optimal water demands.

This choice, in line with winemaking, is motivated by the desire to obtain a high quality grape with a perfect maturity: essential elements for acquiring a pleasing, pure fruit flavor in a wine.

 

 

 
 
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