Anjou Ronceray La Martinière
At a Glance
- Variety: Chenin Blanc
- Terroir: La Martinière is located at the bottom of the Chaume slope, within the Quarts de Chaume delimitation, on its stoniest part. South/southwestern exposure, steep slope (30 to 40% incline), schist and puddingstone soils.
- Viticulture: Organic (certified)
- Vinification: Whole bunch pressing, light decanting, indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel (400L and 500L), spontaneous malo (may be partial or full, depending on the vintage), aged 12 months on lees in barrel (15% max. new oak), light earth filtration.
Additional Info
In 2020, the Ogereaus harvested La Martinière, their terroir of Quarts de Chaume, in a dry version for the first time. The Ogereaus have come to realize that their best terroirs for sweet wines also appear to be the best terroirs for dry wines, and the potential really depends on the vintage and the choice of the winemaker. Historically, there was no distinction between dry versus sweet, or reference to residual sugars, demonstrating the emphasis of terroir over style.