The Estate
The Domaine de la Renière extends over 16 hectares at the outskirts of Puy-Notre-Dame, near Saumur (Maine-et-Loire). It is primarily composed of Chenin Blanc, along with Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Chardonnay, growing on tuffeau chalk soil.
Thibault Masse took over the estate in 2018 with his associate, Guillaume Poitevin.
In Puy-Notre-Dame, the tuffeau chalk shapes the wines beautifully. This limestone rock, characteristic of the region, is rich in trace elements and ensures a steady water supply for the vines. It imparts a distinctive identity to the resulting wines.
The vineyard is cultivated using organic farming practices with minimal inputs. The goal is to further reduce these inputs in the future, favoring, for example, plant-based infusions.
The Wine
Age of the vines: 25 y.o or more
Soil: Green chalk rock, Turonian-type tuffeau.
Plot: Clos de la Renière
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
Tasting
A quest for optimal ripeness, short macerations, and subtle barrel aging give La Renière Rouge an exquisite mouthfeel, with aromas of roses and small berries.
