Joseph Drouard and his son Christophe make classic Muscadet from 16 hectares of vines with an average age of 35 years situated on silican clay around the commune of Monnieres. The wine is vinified at 21á in underground glass lined vats, the malolactic fermentation being disallowed, and the wine rests on its lees throughout the Winter. The wine is not fined and just receives a light filtration prior to bottling (12 x 75 cl)
Joseph Drouard and his son Christophe make classic Muscadet from 16 hectares of vines with an average age of 35 years situated on silican clay around the commune of Monnieres. The wine is vinified at 21á in underground glass lined vats, the malolactic fermentation being disallowed, and the wine rests on its lees throughout the Winter. The wine is not fined and just receives a light filtration prior to bottling (24 x 37.5 cl)
The noble Bosq family started growing grapes here as early as 1365. However, the property was purchased in the 18th century by Scotsman George Smith, who gave the estate its present name. He also built the manor house and exported his (12 x 75 cl)