Mourat Rosé Dans Le Jardin
The Loire Valley is France’s most diverse wine region, producing excellent and affordable wines in every style, white, rosé, red, sparkling and dessert wines. . Vignobles J. Mourat is located in the south west region of the Vendées AOC in the Loire Valley. The south facing vineyards located on hillsides overlooking the Lay Valley maximize the sun exposure for optimal grape ripening. They also happen to be at the foothills of the Armoricain Massif mountains which covers a large area in the northwest of France from Brittany to the Loire Valley. The soil is composed of schistes and rhyolites, which imparts a freshness and minerality to the wine. The climate influence is a Maritime one. The Vendée AOC benefits mixture of vine varieties influence of the Loire Valley and the South-West of France. The family vineyard is comprised of 96 hectares.
The Mourat vineyard was founded in 1974 by Jean Mourat. Up until the end of the 19th century, the family name Mourat was synonymous with wine makers and salt makers on the Ile de Ré and then 3 generations of wine merchants. Chateau Marie du Fou was the first estate, followed by Clos Saint-André and Moulin Blanc estates in 2006 and 2011 respectively. For the past 10 years the estates have been converted to organic viticulture and organic winemaking production. The Mourat main family values are global-awareness and remaining true to cultural roots and heritage. .
This particular wine is 100% Pinot Noir from 15 year old vines. The grapes are pressed gently using a pneumatic press, cold settling. The wine is fermented using ambient yeasts. The wine is aged for 4 months on lees in thermo regulated stainless steel vats.
The wine is a medium pink/salmon color. It has a medium intensity of aromas of grapefruit, strawberry, orange, cherry and lemon. It is dry on the palate, medium intensity and finish, with flavors of strawberry, cherry, cranberry, earthy, orange, grapefruit, lemon, minerals with a creamy mouthfeel.
Pair it with barbecues or picnics, Asian cuisines or goat cheese.
