Domaine Patrick Baudouin - Effusion Anjou white 2021
Domaine Patrick Baudouin has thirteen hectares of vines on the terroirs of "black Anjou", to the west of Anjou , in the Loire Valley. The ground is composed of schists, sandstone, volcanic rocks from the very old Armorican base. In the vineyard; certified organic farming , constant search for the best human labor / biotope ratio, for a non-destructive and sustainable culture. Work on horseback throughout the estate, trees, eco-construction... The range is made up of chenins from Savennières, Quarts de Chaume, dry and semi-dry white Anjous, and sweet Côteaux du layon, red Anjous from Cabernets. The cellar, built in noble materials in 1910, has a neat, harmonious and functional architecture.
The Effusion cuvée is a blend of Chenin Blanc parcels with an average age of 26 years. The pressing is direct, followed by overnight settling at cellar temperature. The assembly of the lot is done in vats and the fermentation starts on the sourdough of the domain. The malolactic conversion is spontaneous and the wine is aged in barrels.
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc