• Emile Balland

    • Coteaux du Giennois Blanc le Grand Chemin

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
    • Vine Age: Approximately 30-50 years old
    • Terroir: From multiple parcels within Giennois, clay-limestone with silex.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, 6,500-7,936 vines/ha.
    • Vinification: Ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12 months on the lees in 225, 300 and 500 L barrels (0-25% new), blended and aged for an additional 6 months, fined with clay.

    Additional Info

    “Le Grand Chemin” refers to the ancient Gallo-Roman road, on which the village of Bonny-sur-Loire was built, where the estate is located. Later, “Le Grand Chemin” became the famous Route Nationale 7 which contributed so much to the discovery of the appellations of the Centre-Loire.