Domaine Sérol - Chenin sur Granit 'Infusion' 2023
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Domaine Sérol is a five-generation family estate in the Côte Roannaise, an isolated, high-altitude appellation near the Loire Gorges. Once home to nearly 20,000 hectares of vines, the region had lost 99 percent of its vineyards by 1970. Today, its remaining vines rise between 400 and 550 meters on the granite slopes of the Massif Central, where the native Gamay Saint Romain produces fresh, savory wines marked by red fruit, spice, and vibrant acidity.
The family’s roots at Les Estinaudes date to the 17th century. Robert Sérol took over the small mixed farm in 1964 and bottled his first commercial wine in 1971. A tireless advocate for the region, he helped lead the campaign that earned Côte Roannaise AOC status in 1994.
His son Stéphane joined the domaine in 1996 and now leads it with his wife, Carine. Together, they farm 38 hectares certified organic and biodynamic, preserving traditional high-density vineyards and Gamay Saint Romain through massal selection. Harvesting is entirely manual, fermentations rely on indigenous yeasts, and the wines are raised primarily in concrete, wood, and amphora with minimal intervention.
Plot of land in the locality known as Champtoisé, planted on granitic sand soil. 1.9 ha of vines from 2018
Trellised vines. Guyot Poussard pruning. Annual application of composted and dynamized cattle manure on the estate. Annual sowing of green manure.
During the growing season, soil work is only done under the vines. Manual work during the growing season includes: shoot thinning, bud removal, trellising, and removing lateral shoots.
Hand-harvested in 12kg crates. Vinification and aging without sulfur in 700l amphorae. Destemmed grapes. 7 months of maceration by infusion.
The juices are drained from the amphora without pressing, then aged for 4 months in the amphora. Alcoholic fermentation occurs naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation. Sulfur protection and gentle filtration on cellulose plates and bottling carried out by us.
"For white wine lovers, the pure Chenin Blanc cuvée grown on granite will surely be drawn to this wine, which, with a light maceration, evokes a blossoming orchard… Fresh, delicately acidic with notes of sweet apple and white flowers, with a slight grip of flavones that anchors the finish alongside the granitic minerality. It's difficult to compare it to other Loire Chenin Blancs, even if, aromatically, it shares similarities. A must-try for enthusiasts of this grape variety." - Manuel Peyrondet, Best Sommelier of France 2008
Producer: Domaine Serol
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Urfé
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml
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