Domaine Ogereau : Bonnes Blanches Sec 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Bonnes Blanches Sec 2023 from Domaine Ogereau

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals delicate herbal aromas, accompanied by pastry notes of toasted almonds.

Palate
On the palate, this wine impresses with its fullness and power, revealing a distinct structure. The long finish is characterized by refreshing mentholated notes and a fine mineral bitterness that marks the expression of the terroir.

Food pairing tips

This dry white wine pairs perfectly with fish, white meats, poultry and hard cheeses.

Service and storage

Bonnes Blanches Sec 2023 can be enjoyed immediately at a serving temperature of 10 to 12°C. This wine can be cellared until around 2030.

An authentic, mineral Chenin Blanc from Anjou from Domaine Ogereau

The producer

Founded at the end of the 19th century, Domaine Ogereau extends over 24 hectares in the Loire Valley, in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay along the Layon. This family estate produces wines under the Anjou, Coteaux du Layon, Quart de Chaume Grand Cru and Savennières appellations. Emmanuel Ogereau, representing the fifth generation, has managed the estate since 2014. Certified organic since 2018 and biodynamic by Biodyvin since 2024, the producer cultivates mainly Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc on varied schist soils, thus continuing the winemaking tradition of the Loire region.

The vineyard

The Bonnes Blanches terroir forms the historic Grand Cru of Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay in the Anjou appellation. Located on a gently sloping north-east facing slope on the left bank of the Layon, this exceptional lieu-dit rests on weathered schist sedimentary soils, consisting of clay-rich silt with quartz pebbles. These deep soils allow for deep rooting of the vines and preserve freshness even during dry summers. The Chenin vines, planted in the 1990s by Vincent Ogereau, thrive on this 1.9-hectare terroir.

Vinification and aging

The Bonnes Blanches Sec 2023 grapes are harvested by hand with multiple sortings. After whole-cluster pressing and light settling, fermentation and aging take place over ten months on the lees in various containers: 20 hl casks, concrete eggs, terracotta amphorae as well as in new 228-liter barrels. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously and completely.

Grape variety

This Loire white wine is a 100% Chenin Blanc.