Clos des Constants

Haute Pente · Aubance Valley, France

Made from the noble Chenin grape variety, this cuvée presents all the characteristics of ripe fruit with aromas of apricots, peaches and quince. This cuvée is fermented in barrel bringing delicate nutty aromas.   The palate is round and fresh, which allows for gourmet pairings.

Farming
Certified organic

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
Chenin blanc

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1984

Vessel
Stainless steel

Vineyard Yield
25 hl/ha

Soil Type
Mostly schist, a bit of clay. Very beautiful slope overlooking the Aubance river

Annual Production
2400 bottles

Vinification
Direct pressing. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Natural yeast fermentation. Aging in French oak barrels (new and used) for one year. Tartaric stabilization in cold room.