Château de la Roulerie - Anjou Les Magnolias 2012
Loire
White
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Les Magnolias, with its bright yellow color, opens with typical floral notes, and a very well-balanced taste on the palate, with a fresh, lively attack. The aromatic complexity of this Anjou expresses itself on exotic fruits and citrus, with a very long persistence... To be discovered!
Features
Estate
Château de la Roulerie
Cuvée
Les Magnolias
Vintage
2012
Designation
Anjou
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
Schist and clay, La Guerche plot, south/south-west exposure
Viticulture
traditional culture
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in 500-litre oak barrels aged for 20 days for one year
Breeding
for 6 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright yellow colour
Nose
with typical floral notes
Mouth
Very well-balanced taste with a fresh, lively attack. Complex aromas of exotic fruit and citrus. Very long aftertaste.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/4h before service
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur les viandes blanches, les poissons en sauce et crustacés, à découvrir sur des plats relevés d'épices subtiles, safran ou curry, les cuisines exotiques, asiatiques ou au wok...<br/>
Château de la Roulerie
Anjou
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Philippe Germain - brother of Thierry Germain, of Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny - also makes chenin on schist terroirs! He farms 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressings, a little less ripeness at harvest for the whites, less sulfur in the vinifications have been the adjustment variables that have greatly advanced the estate, which came into the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the top. From 2010 onwards, the turning point has been felt, and the wines are gaining in depth and brilliance. This is a sure-fire address, supported by care and hard work, and well done.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Managed by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to its sweet wines produced in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same rigor is applied to the vinification of the red wines. The vineyard, managed organically, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. LAURENT D. Published on 20/01/2022
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