Domaine Salmon Loire Chardonnay

Producer Information

Dominique Salmon’s grandfather created the Domaine in 1897. Dominique took up the reins in 1980. He is now a very experienced wine maker who focuses on making exceptional quality wines. His son Mickael is now working with him, following experience in New Zealand.

Dominique has not only mastered the classical vinification techniques of the Muscadet region, making lovely crisp aromatic Muscadet Sur Lie, but he has also diversified. His Pinot Gris is exceptional. He has planted Sauvignon Gris, as well as Sauvignon Blanc; also, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir primarily for sparkling wine.

Production

Dominique Salmon’s grandfather created the Domaine in 1897. Dominique took up the reins in 1980. He is now a very experienced wine maker who focuses on making exceptional quality wines. His son Mickael is now working with him, following experience in New Zealand.

Dominique has not only mastered the classical vinification techniques of the Muscadet region, making lovely crisp aromatic Muscadet Sur Lie, but he has also diversified. His Pinot Gris is exceptional. He has planted Sauvignon Gris, as well as Sauvignon Blanc; also, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir primarily for sparkling wine.

This Chardonnay is picked from vines grown on silico-clayey soils with an average vine age of 20 years.

Tasting notes

A Chardonnay from the Loire Valley - approximately the same latitude as Chablis. A pale-yellow colour with green highlights, aromas of William pear, liquorice, with a biscuit and hazelnut finish. The mouth is tonic, cheerful, finished with a mineral touch characterizing a wine of character.

Pair with seafood, fish in sauce or grilled, smoked salmon, poultry and cheese.

Details

Country: France

Region: Loire

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Volume: 75cl

Alcohol: 12% VOL

Closure: Cork