THE SAINT JEAN GATE - Sylvain Dittière - La Perlée 2020
Domaine La Porte Saint Jean is located in the village of Montreuil-Bellay, in the region of Anjou-Saumur in the Loire Valley . It has belonged to Sylvain Dittière since 2011, after professional experience alongside major winegrowers and estates: Gauby, Thierry Germain, Château Yvonne, Clos Rougeard... He operates more than 7 hectares of vines under certified organic farming since 2017. takes a minimalist approach to winemaking and ageing, uses very little sulfur and wood.
La Perlée is made from Chenin Blanc , from two parcels of old vines (60 years old and 90 years old). The two plots are harvested and vinified separately. The aging lasts 24 months in barrels of several uses, and in demi-muids of 500 and 600 liters of which a proportion is new.
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc