Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
The Gros-Plant du Pays Nantais is the most oceanic and the most Nantais of the Loire Valley wines. Clustered around the city of Nantes, it extends more particularly on its western flank, towards the Atlantic, to the south towards Lake Grand-Lieu and to the east towards Vallet. The soils of this appellation, recognized as AOC since 2011, are very varied: they are composed of gneiss, gabbros, micaschists, amphibolites and green rocks.
The Gros-plant du Pays Nantais reflects its proximity to the ocean: it is acidic, iodized and lemony. Its color is pale, with light green (even if the grapes are ripe) and golden highlights. Its aromas are very fine: floral notes, green shoots, grapefruit and lemon. Aged on lees, it becomes fuller, rounder and more complex, but retains its lively, fresh character. To respect its personality, it's best served well chilled, between 8 and 11°C.
- Colour : White
- Style : Dry white wines: Fresh and elegant
- Grape variety : Folle Blanche
- Aroma : Lively, iodized and light
Contents
Wine pairing
- White
Starter
Salmon sushi with avocado
Main course
Grilled Fish Tacos
Cheese
Fresh goat's cheese
Dessert
Lemon pie
A pleasant surprise!
Tapas evening
Tasting
- White
Appearance
Pale lobe with green highlights
Nose
Fruity and floral
Palate
Light, yet with a certain liveliness and fruitiness that reveals itself in finesse. Wines aged on lees are more supple and full-bodied. This method of ageing gives Gros Plant du Pays Nantais its characteristic freshness and sparkle.
Conservation
Ideal temperature:
9 to 11°
Storage:
Up to 5 years
Location
The Gros Plant du Pays Nantais terroir covers the entire Nantes vineyard, from Ancenis to Pornic, with two more important production hubs: the east of the Sèvre et Maine region on the one hand (Le Loroux-Bottereau, Vallet) and the Logne et Boulogne and Herbauges regions on the other (Corcoué-sur-Logne, Saint- Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu).
To remember
The Gros-Plant du Pays Nantais is the most oceanic and Nantes-based of the Loire Valley wines. Clustered around the city of Nantes, it extends more particularly on its western flank, towards the Atlantic, to the south towards Lake Grand-Lieu and to the east towards Vallet. The soils of this appellation, recognized as AOC since 2011, are highly varied: they are composed of gneiss, gabbros, micaschists, amphibolites and green rocks.