ORLÉANS AOP GRIS CLOS ST FIACRE
14,50 € incl. VAT
The History of Clos Saint-Fiacre
The Montigny-Piel family has been perpetuating the winemaking tradition of Clos Saint-Fiacre in Mareau-aux-Prés for several generations. The family has been cultivating vines there since 1635 on the best terroirs of the Orléans and Orléans-Cléry appellations of controlled origin (AOC).
Bénédicte and Hubert Piel took over the family estate in 2001, following in the footsteps of Daniel Montigny who worked for 25 years at the head of the wine syndicate to obtain the Orléans and Orléans-Cléry appellations.
The family now operates 15 hectares of vines.
Description
This producer produces many wines including those made from the Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Meunier – Pinot Noir grape varieties.
Tasting:
The colour is pale pink, the nose develops notes of red fruits. The palate is ample with a fresh and tannic finish.
Grape varieties:
60 % Pinot Meunier
40 % Pinot Gris
Vineyard:
Terroir: sandy-gravelly on a sandy-clay subsoil
Average age of the vines: 35 years
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Planting density: 4,000 to 6,000 vines/ha
Culture:
The vineyard is managed in sustainable farming. The vines are grassed and pruned short. Every year, we carry out a meticulous disbudding with the removal of double buds to offer the main bud maximum aeration and light. We also carry out a green harvest if necessary.
Winemaking:
The juice is obtained by bleeding for Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and by direct pneumatic pressing for Pinot Gris. This is followed by a 48-hour cold static settling and then alcoholic fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 18 °C. The ageing is finally done on lees until bottling at the property.
Food & wine pairing:
As an aperitif
Charcuterie and salads
Market gardening plate, a mouclade, grilled white pudding, baked cockerel and grilled mackerel
Additional information
| Weight | 1,8 kg |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 30 cm |
