Château de Plaisance - Ronceray 2020
Château de Plaisance is located in Rochefort-sur-Loire, in the heart of Anjou in the Loire Valley. The estate, conducted in organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic since 2008, was taken over from the Rochais family by Vanessa Cherruau in 2019. This young 32-year-old Angevin cultivates 25 hectares of vines on the terroirs of Chaume, Quarts de Chaume and Savennières. The Château de Plaisance is fully committed to the protection of the environment and biodiversity, towards the most neutral carbon footprint possible.
The Ronceray cuvée is made from Chenin Blanc, the vines of which are around 35 years old, and cultivated on 3.75 hectares. The grapes are put in slow, cold pressing, and fermentation takes place with native yeasts. 30% of the wine is put in Burgundy barrels. Malolactic fermentation is partial and the wine is aged in barrels for 12 months.
Spurred on by several winegrowers in the appellation, Ronceray is the name given to the dry white wines produced in the Chaume Premier Cru and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru appellation, in homage to the abbesses of the Ronceray abbey, owners of the vines in the 11th century.
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc