female winemaker based in Rochefort sur Loire, dry farmed old vines.
Liv Vincendeau moved to the Loire with the intention of studying winemaking and eventually starting her own domaine. After moving from Germany she settled in an old townhouse with her husband and soon after found a small parcel that she started to convert to organic. The soil is mostly schist with mineral deposits scattered all over the vineyard.
a staff favorite, high toned, quince, sea foam, lemon balm, chopped herbs, fine bead, comparable to real Champers that will cost double,
region: declassified Savennières, Loire Valley, France
varietal: chenin blanc
style: sparkling (traditional method)
farming/cellar: organic & biodynamic, dryfarmed, aged 12-15 months on lees in bottle, 5g dosage