MUSCADET AOP CRU COMMUNAL ” GOULAINE ” FLEUR DU PANLOUP DOMAINE VIAUD JEAN LUC

The history of the “Fleur de Panloup” cuvée is part of the process of gaining recognition for the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine “Goulaine” AOC. The harvest from a single parcel owes its inimitable character to its terroir, which is characterised by :
Terroir: Steep slopes facing south-west
Soil: shallow sandy on micaschists and granite
In the vineyard: yields are kept under control by natural grass cover or sometimes shallow ploughing in the middle of the row and moderate pruning. Regular ripeness checks enable us to decide on the optimum harvest date. The grapes are sorted and picked by hand.
The wine is made without sulphiting. Direct pressing, settling for 12 to 18 hours, filtration of the must and alcoholic fermentation are carefully planned to preserve and refine the raw material.
A minimum of 2 years maturing on the lees before bottling will accentuate its volume and power. Fleur de Panloup” has an ageing potential of over 10 years. Over time, the wine develops its power and aromatic complexity, as well as its fullness on the palate.
Fleur de Panloup is available in several vintages, each with its own distinctive character.