Les Rouannières, perhaps the finest, firmest, slowest-to-evolve and longest-lasting of all Papin's moelleux, is from very meagre, superficial soil whose base is the volcanic rock spilite. The soil is so superficial it cannot be plowed: it would erode and disappear. So instead, the Papins plant grass, which serves to keep the soil from eroding, competes with the vine thus keeping yields low and provoking the vine to send its roots down into the bedrock, and, when it is turned, mulches the soil with organic matter. The effect of proximity to the Layon, the elevation and exposure to the wind, and the extremely meagre soil which dries up very quickly in the fall, is to produce very powerful, firm moelleux. This is in principle the Domaine's single best site. Aged in vat only.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2011 Bernier Chardonnay Vins du Pays Jardin de la France $6.99
2011 Patient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou" Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
2011 Domaine Cherrier Père & Fils Sancerre $16.99
Deligeroy Cremant de Loire Brut $11.99
Deligeroy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé $12.99
