From soils composed of unaltered hard spilite (volcanic), on a great Coteaux du Layon terroir, Cuvée Litus reveals a complex, elegant nose, evoking notes of vine peach, pear, with lemony, mineral nuances. Beautiful pear and spice flavors on the palate, roundness and structure, with fine, elegant tannins... A beautifully crafted Anjou!
Features
Estate
Eric Morgat
Cuvée
Litus
Vintage
2013
Designation
Anjou
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
unaltered hard spilite (volcanic), great terroir of Coteaux du Layon
Viticulture
certified organic farming
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous, very natural
Breeding
in 400-litre barrels for one year, then one year on fine lees
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale yellow with green highlights
Nose
complex and elegant, evokes notes of vine peach and pear, with lemony and mineral nuances.
Mouth
beautiful pear and spice flavours, round and structured, fine, elegant tannins
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with river fish, white meats, asparagus...
Eric Morgat
Anjou
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (guide 2015) Selected (A domain or a house that has seduced us with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
Éric Morgat from Layon produces a savennières from very low yields, picked ripe and aged in wood. He was looking for roundness rather than the incisiveness of chenin, on his organically farmed terroir. Recent vintages have seen a change in style, with more upright wines, and 2010 is a model in the quest for purity. The white Anjou, from a parcel purchased in 2002 in the Pierre Bise area, planted in 2003 on spilite, produces a litus cuvée with great tension.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2016 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Born on the South Bank, Eric Morgat is now anchored in Savennières. He has built up a rare vineyard on precious sites such as Roche-aux-Moines and a splendid hillside replanted with Pierre-Bécherelle. The grapes are harvested from golden Chenins without botrytis, vinified in barrels (20% new), with partial malolactic fermentation. As of 2012, the Fidès cuvée replaces the Enclos, whose original parcel has been enlarged by different terroirs planted since then. The wines achieve a precision and intensity uncommon in Anjou, thanks to the constant questioning of this perfectionist winemaker, who never ceases to refine every detail in order to progress. At the pinnacle of the Savennières appellation, the domaine earned its second star last year.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. OLIVIER D. Published on 05/11/2022
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Note and review by M. YANN M. Published on 04/10/2015
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