LA Terre Mère
Elaborated out of a selection of the estate’s historic parcels, La Terre Mère illustrates the memory of the family estate.
• Locality: La Pièce des Cotéas.
Altitude: 115 to 119 m.
Exposure: western.
Surface Area: 2521 m2.
• Locality: La Pièce des Uselants.
Altitude: 127 to 130 m.
Exposure: north/northwest.
Surface Area: 966 m2.
• Geology and Terroir.
Geological Origin: Ypresian. Sand and sandstone, as well as layers of clay and sand. Brown limestone soil on colluvial deposits and stony clay.
• Grape Variety: 100% Meunier.
• Organic Vine-growing.
Organic certification since the 2023 harvest.
Total soil tilling since 2015. Implementation of bio-dynamic growing in 2016.
Weedkiller and synthetic substance free. Use of fermented extracts and plant infusions.
• Pressing, winemaking, maturing.
The extracted juice is not separated, in view of respecting the grape berry in its entirety.
Elaborated in casks, in 400-litre barrels and sandstone jars. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast. No malo-lactic fermentation, no stirring.
• Dosage: 3g/l.
Fruity and flavoursome, La Terre Mère fully expresses the characteristics offered by the valley’s terroir.
• Tasting Notes.
Colour: vibrant / yellow.
Aromas: intense.
Floral: lime / orange blossom. Citrus fruit: grapefruit / orange.
Fruity: Granny Smith apple.
Palate: generous/ powerful / crunchy /citrus fruit / spicy/ long on the finish.
• Bubble: harmonious / lively / refined.
• Serve chilled, 8-9 °C.
• Pairing.
When you feel like sharing a crisp and natural wine with unexpected guests.
A surefire choice, perfect with fresh market cuisine.
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