Domaine des Myosotis
Domaine des Myosotis is a small-scale, technical-minded winery in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, France, founded by winemakers Justine Rivet and Romain Bourreau. The domain is known for its focus on Chenin Blanc and practices a philosophy of minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar.
Technical Profile & Viticulture 🧑🔬
Location: The winery is located in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay, within the "Anjou noir" sub-region of the Loire Valley.
Vineyard: The estate spans 5.3 hectares of vines, predominantly dedicated to Chenin Blanc. A small portion of Melon de Bourgogne, and historically, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay, are also cultivated.
Soils: Vineyards are planted on a mix of schist and clay-limestone soils, benefiting from a unique terroir that imparts minerality to the wines.
Viticulture: The domaine is committed to organic farming, with some parcels certified and others in conversion. They employ practices that respect biodiversity, including limited soil tilling and the use of natural treatments like copper and sulfur, used sparingly. Grapes are harvested manually through successive passes to ensure optimal ripeness.
Winemaking & Oenology 🍇
Fermentation: Grapes undergo a vertical pressing. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, with no added enzymes or other winemaking inputs beyond a minimal use of **sulfur dioxide (SO₂) **at bottling to ensure stability.
Aging: Starting in 2024, the wines are aged exclusively in oak barrels (225L, 300L, and 400L), with aging times of over 10 months.
Fining & Filtration: The wines are not filtered or fined, which preserves their natural character and texture. They are "mise en masse" (blended) before bottling.
Cuvées: The domaine produces several distinct cuvées, often named after flowers or locations, that showcase the different facets of their Chenin Blanc vineyards. Notable cuvées include:
"Myosotis": A blend of different Chenin Blanc parcels.
"Champ de Pierre": A single-vineyard Chenin Blanc.
"Clos du Plessis": A single-vineyard Chenin Blanc aged for 14 months in various sized barrels.
"La Fuye": A single-vineyard Chenin Blanc aged for 10 months in 500L barrels.
"Muscari": A cuvée made from Melon de Bourgogne.
"Maceration": An orange wine made from a blend of Melon de Bourgogne and Chenin Blanc with extended skin contact.
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Le Passeur de Vin (Switzerland): https://www.lepasseurdevin.ch/en/search/?query=myosotis
A Swiss-based retailer specializing in natural wines.
Laudrup Vin (Denmark): https://laudrup.dk/producenter/domaine-myosotis
A Danish importer and retailer that carries the full range of wines from Domaine des Myosotis.
US-Based Retailers
European Cellars: https://www.europeancellars.com/wine/myosotis/
This is the US importer for Domaine des Myosotis. While they do not sell directly to the public, their website may provide information on distributors and retailers in your state.