Tasting Notes
Brilliant pink colour with ruby highlights, powerful and elegant with floral notes developing into red fruits with a hint of grenadine, Soft, fresh and well-balanced on the palate
History
Chateau de Montguéret is a large estate covering 100 hectares in the Loire Valley. It covers the Anjou, Saumur and Coteaux du Layon appellations. Built in 1880, the Château is a pure example of Napoleon III style. It also uses three materials from the region, Saumur Tufa, Anjou Schist and Sèvres Brick, on a hillside overlooking Layon.
Regional Information
The Montguéret estate is in Anjou on the edge of Saumur, and covers the villages of Nueil-sur-Layon, Passavant-sur-Layon, Cléré-sur-
Layon and Vaudelnay. It is traversed by the River Layon, a left-bank tributary of the Loire.
Vinification Details
Direct pressing, fermentation at low temperatures and maximum attention to protect the wine from oxidation