Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024

Moulin Blanc Blanc de Noirs is a Vin de France from Domaine Mourat, made from Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine on a terroir of clay and purple schists. The style, closer to the Loire than Burgundy, emphasizes freshness and suppleness. The estate is certified organic and Demeter biodynamic.

Who produces Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024?

Domaine Mourat is located in Vendée, at the foot of an iconic windmill, burned during the Vendée Wars and recently restored. The estate has been committed to organic farming since 2011 and is certified biodynamic.

On what terroir is Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024 produced?

Moulin Blanc comes from old Pinot Noir vines, with an average age of 40 years, planted at a density of 6,500 vines per hectare on a soil of clay and purple schists. The clay extends the ripening of the Pinot Noir and preserves its freshness.

How is Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024 vinified and aged?

The harvest is manual, without destemming. The pressing is pneumatic, with cold free-run juice collection. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, as malolactic fermentation is not sought. The wine is vinified in Nomblot eggs and 300-liter clay eggs, then aged on the lees for a minimum of 6 months.

What is the tasting profile of Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024?

This Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine adopts a style closer to the wines of the Loire than to Burgundy, relying on freshness and suppleness rather than oak barrel aging and extended ripening.

What dishes pair with Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024?

This wine pairs with sardine rillettes, grilled or marinated fish, as well as oysters. It is ideally served as an appetizer, during a meal.

At what temperature should Moulin Blanc "Blanc de Noirs" Domaine Mourat Vin de France 2024 be served?

Serve between 8 and 10 °C. Can be kept for up to 7 years.