Les Memoires come from a Clos in Dampierre sur Loire that was planted in 1904; the grapes are hand-harvested into small wooden cases and sorted twice before making their way to round-shaped wooden vats where they will macerate (infusion rather than hard extraction) then ferment at a temperature never higher than 24 degrees in order to extract maximum aromas and gentle silky texture. This is a stunning wine, with elegant and subtle nuances of red berry liqueur, freshly cut mint leaves and wild strawberry. The palate is straight, focused and powerful, suggesting the age of the vines and the enormous potential of the terroir.
