Domaine des Grouas, Anjou Blanc 'Les Onglés' 2022
Les Ongles is one of the most sought after vineyards in Anjou. 2022 is the maiden vintage of Lionel and Pauline at Domaine des Grouas. A Chenin Blanc grown on schists soil from one of the most famed vineyards in the region, with purity and balanced weight on the palate. What is more impressive is the freshness they managed to keep in this wine despite the hot weather that year. This contributes to many layers of complexity between juicy pears and quince, floral notes and a touch of smokiness. It is Starting to show well and will keep for another 5 years on its primary notes.
Les Ongles is one of the most sought after vineyards in Anjou. 2022 is the maiden vintage of Lionel and Pauline at Domaine des Grouas. A Chenin Blanc grown on schists soil from one of the most famed vineyards in the region, with purity and balanced weight on the palate. What is more impressive is the freshness they managed to keep in this wine despite the hot weather that year. This contributes to many layers of complexity between juicy pears and quince, floral notes and a touch of smokiness. It is Starting to show well and will keep for another 5 years on its primary notes.
Les Ongles is one of the most sought after vineyards in Anjou. 2022 is the maiden vintage of Lionel and Pauline at Domaine des Grouas. A Chenin Blanc grown on schists soil from one of the most famed vineyards in the region, with purity and balanced weight on the palate. What is more impressive is the freshness they managed to keep in this wine despite the hot weather that year. This contributes to many layers of complexity between juicy pears and quince, floral notes and a touch of smokiness. It is Starting to show well and will keep for another 5 years on its primary notes.
Pauline and Lionel created Domaine des Grouas in July 2022 in Martigné-Briand at the confluence of the Anjou Noir and Anjou Blanc on the curves of the Layon River. We are yet again witnessing the early stages of a young and promising Domaine. The 14 hectares are certified organic since 2018. Their approach to the vines and wines is to respect the environment, bringing the best of each plot and its terroir in overall minimalistic approach and very limited input. After a first career in consultancy and digital technology, Lionel decided to follow his lifelong passion for wine and returned to school. Once he graduated in viticulture and oenology his first worked at Domaine de Belliviere in Jasniere, followed by Domaine de l’Elu and nearby Domaine Ogereau. The first few years of Domaine des Grouas is on reconstructing the vineyards. Mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon that the previous owners sold in bulk as Cabernet d’Anjou! A pure waste of prime terroir. They are the lucky custodian of 2.7 Hectares of Les Onglés, a vineyard that produces amongst the Finest Chenin Blancs on the planet.
Grape Varieties: Chenin Age of Vines: 40 years old Terroir: Schists, micaschists and metagrauwackes Vineyard/Plot Name: Les Ongles Exposition: East-West Vineyard Surface Area: 2.7ha Altitude: 50m Planting Density: 4500 Vines/ha Yield: 40hl per ha Production (Btls): 5000 Bottles Vinification: Direct Press, cold settling, native yeasts, fermentation in 80% stainless steel tank, 20% Demi-muids. No fining or filtration. Ageing: 10 Months in 80% stainless steel tank, 20% Demi-muids Alcohol: 12.5% Certified Organic: Yes
