Domaine Saint Nicolas Les Haut Chemins 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Saint Nicolas
Label Name:
 
Les Haut Chemins
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Fiefs Vendéens (Vendée) - Loire
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
positive tasting notes from French retailers and sommeliers (e. g. , WineSelection, Trinquefougasse) and favorable user ratings on Vivino

Tasting Note
Bright Chenin with white flowers, mirabelle, fresh citrus, light honey and saline minerality; crisp acidity, medium body and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled white fish, roast chicken, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese fish dishes, light Thai seafood, scallop ceviche.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested Chenin; indigenous-yeast fermentation in foudre and stainless steel; 10–12 months élevage on fine lees; minimal-intervention, low SO2.

Vineyard Info
Family-run Domaine Saint-Nicolas (Michon family) based in Brem‑sur‑Mer; converted to biodynamics in 1995 under Thierry Michon; notable for Atlantic‑influenced, mineral wines.