Vin de France Poiesis 24 mois d'élevage Clos des Plantes - Olivier Lejeune 2019
14%
0.75L
Intensity
This is a rare, perfectly crafted cuvée, unique in its aromatic style and perfect balance.
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Vin de France Poiesis 24 mois d'élevage Clos des Plantes - Olivier Lejeune 2019
The wine
Olivier Lejeune cultivates his vineyard, located in the Loire Valley, without herbicides or pesticides, in the most natural way possible. The grapes are entirely hand harvested, preserving their freshness and quality. Once they have reached the winery, the whites are drawn from a vertical manual ratchet press, before undergoing static settling and being placed in barrels, where the grapes will ferment naturally. The Poïesis 24 months cuvée is the happy consequence of the disastrous frosts that hit vineyards in 2019. To remedy this, the winemaker extended the ageing period for his Poïesis cuvée to 24 months.
The pale yellow colour sublimated by golden tints reveals an expressive bouquet opening with notes of quince and vanilla. Vanilla and spices mingle with juicy pear aromas on the palate. The whole gently builds to a round, fresh finish.
About the Producer Clos des Plantes Olivier Lejeune
Established at the heart of Anjou's Coteaux de Layon, Olivier Lejeune learnt the tricks of the trade for ten years at Felton Road, the famous Central Otago domain in New Zealand that never ceases to impress critics. In 2017, he met Mark Angeli of Ferme de la Saisonnière, a fervent advocate of natural wines. This learning experience was followed by a meeting with a regional star, Richard Leroy, from whom Olivier purchased a few parcels. He brought a second burst of life to the vines, having spent a whole year working the 3 hectares with a pickaxe. In terms of the soils, this is a superb terroir where we find schist veined with quartz and volcanic rock. The land is treated with eco-friendly principles in mind. His first cuvée, Poësis, is a pure Chenin that saw immediate success, much like the 100% Cabernet Franc Pelo cuvée. You won't want to miss a single vintage!
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Wax capsule, 1 Marginally marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Vin de France
Owner: Clos des Plantes - Olivier Lejeune
Vintage: 2019
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Size (in ha): 3.5 hectares
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: vanilla
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine