Les Vins de la Madone IGP - Sauvignons Gris et Blanc Vignes sur Volcan 2018

Name: Les Vins de la Madone IGP - Sauvignons Gris and Blanc Vignes sur Volcan 2018
Brand: Les Vins de la Madone
Rating: 2.8 (5 reviews)

IGP Urfé|White wine|Organic

Loire

White

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2.8/5 (5 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

Sauvignons blanc and gris planted in 2011 on volcanic rock. This beautiful blend presents a nose of granny apple and pear, with an exotic expression completed by a touch of mango. The palate is balanced between freshness and roundness, with aromas of pear, white flowers and passion fruit enhanced by a note of flint reminiscent of the terroir. An original white wine to discover as an aperitif!

Features

Estate

Les Vins de la Madone

Cuvée

Sauvignons Gris et Blanc Vignes sur Volcan

Vintage

2018

Designation

IGP Urfé

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

60% Sauvignon Gris et 40% Sauvignon Blanc, vignes plantée en 2011

Terroirs

100% from basalt (volcanic rock). Vines planted on the eastern face of the Purchon volcano, Champdieu (Loire )

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing. No malolactic fermentation.

Breeding

In stainless steel vats. Filtered wine. SO² content approx. 35 mg/l (below Demeter standards).

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Pale yellow colour

Nose

Pleasant. Freshly cut granny apple and pear, with a hint of mango.

Mouth

Elegant and fresh, with an attractive, full-bodied roundness. Finishes with a hint of passion fruit, white flowers and the flinty notes typical of volcanic terroirs.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairing

Try it as an aperitif for its originality!

Les Vins de la Madone

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Expert opinion

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 :

Gilles Bonnefoy created his estate from scratch in 1997, planting vines from 2001 to 2016 and setting up the winery in 2004. Today, a 10.5-hectare biodynamic estate, set on the outskirts of 2 volcanoes: La Madone and Le Pigeonnier.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 15.5/20 (Good wine)

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

An original white, all finesse and crisp fruit, without any exuberance, with fine ashy and smoky notes not found elsewhere (green tea). Refreshing length for this pure, crystalline Sauvignon.

About the domain :

Les Vins de la Madone is one of the most exciting experiences in Côtes du Forez, a discreet appellation located between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand, at the gateway to the Livradois-Forez natural park. Gilles Bonnefoy strives to capture the sparkling purity of fruit, both in his Gamay reds and in his whites (IGP d'Urfé), a Roussanne and a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. This radiance, drawn from granite and volcanic soils, is achieved through biodynamic vineyard management (certified in 2008) and vinification partly in whole bunches, with ageing exclusively in vats. The star of this domaine is firmly set.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

2.8/5

out of 5 reviews