2021 Château Soucherie Clos des Perrières

"Our Garden," as this small vineyard in the Savennières region is sometimes called at Château Soucherie. The Clos des Perrières vineyard is only 1.8 hectares in size, but boasts an enormous diversity of soil composition: the grapes grow on subsoils of sand, volcanic rock, slate, and granite. This diversity results in a complex wine with a wide range of aromas.

After being harvested by hand, the grapes are gently pressed, after which the juice is fermented in 500-liter oak barrels. A nine-month aging process rounds out the wine and adds refinement. In the glass, Château Soucherie Clos des Perrières is a very light golden yellow in color with a hint of gray. Fresh and aromatic on the nose, with notes of citrus, hazelnut, and almond, and a striking minerality. On the palate, the wine is complex and layered, with concentrated fruit aromas, mineral notes, and lively acidity. This wine enhances and refines the flavors of dishes. It pairs surprisingly well with sushi and sashimi (carefully with ginger and wasabi) and lightly smoked salmon. It is also delicious with thinly sliced raw scallops with oscietra caviar and oyster leaf or oyster tartare, with or without a few asparagus tips. Older wines pair well with hearty seafood or veal in a creamy sauce.

About Château Soucherie

Château Soucherie owns 28 hectares of vineyards planted with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. These are used to make Anjou Blanc, Rouge, and Villages Rouge. The estate also has vineyards in Coteaux du Layon (including the premier cru Chaume) and in Savennières (Clos de Perrières). The château is currently in the process of converting to fully organic viticulture, for which it will receive official certification in 2022. Read more under the tab: Winery