The Château des Noyers Wines

THE SOIL On the LAYON
Single plot 20 hectare vineyard on the hillside.
South-West exposure
Planted with noble CABERNET FRANC and CHENIN vines, and classified with the best A.O.C. (Appelation d’Origine Contrôlée) in the ANJOU region:

COTEAUX DU LAYON	ROSE D’ANJOU
ANJOU BLANC SEC
ANJOU VILLAGES	CABERNET D’ANJOU

Rigorously managed vineyards pruned back very short, the yelds are voluntarily kept very low and are closely monitored.

PRUNING
Combined plantation, pruning by hand with the thinning out of leaves and destalking.

SELECTION AND HARVESTING OF GRAPES
By hand.

EQUIPMENT
- Selection table
- Pneumatic press
- Thermo regulated stainless steel tanks
- Large oak casks

MATURATION PROCESS
Maturating takes place in underground sandstone tanks or oak barrels. The entire winery temperature is regulated.

Château des Noyers
Elisabeth et Jean-Paul BESNARD
49540 MARTIGNE-BRIAND - FRANCE
Tel : 02 41 54 09 60 - Fax : 02 41 54 32 63
e-mail: chateaudesnoyers@wanadoo.fr