Savennières Roche aux Moines

Favorable terroir and climate

La Roche aux Moines production area is located in the village of Savennières, on the right bank of the Loire river, south west, about 12 kms from Angers. It is an ideal position for the production of exceptional dry white wines.  Soils are essentially made of schist and the sun exposition makes it the land for exceptional dry white wine.

Roche aux Moines' history

The name of Roche aux Moines dates back to the 12th century. It was then the former estate of Knight Buhard who gave away his land to the Monks of Saint Nicolas d’Angers who planted some vines for their needs. The fiefdom dominated by a rock, took from then on the name of  <Roche aux Moines> , Throughout history, it was then renamed Roche-au-Duc when bought out by the duke Louis II d’Anjou in 1370, Roche-de-Serrant in 1481 by Louis XI wanting to award his chamberlain Perthus de Bris, Lord of Serrant, and then Roche-Vineuse during the Revolution.

Roche aux Moines’ wines

Grapes are harvested when the maturation is optimal. Grape pickers will go through the vineyard at least twice to pass at least two times in the vines to pick only the best grapes. These wines can age for decades. They develop  with some lime, apiaceae, grapefruit, pear or jasmine notes to reach the sweet spices aromas, candied fruits and honey wax.

The Harmony of dish and exceptional wine

Savennières Roche aux Moines will go perfectly matches with grilled salmon, Loire eel, lobster or roasted Saint Jacques, but also with strong cheeses such as Livarot ou Maroilles.