Over the years, he decided to divide his vineyard into different types of terroir, in order to produce cuvées adapted to his soils, with, for example, certain types of schist and phtanite for his La Lune cuvée, red clay on schist for Les Fouchardes and Saint-Georges schist for Vieilles Vignes des Blanderies, a veritable geological jewel planted with 70-year-old vines. Although some critics were quick to take notice of his beginnings, he welcomed the help of the Foucault brothers (from the famous Clos Rougeard), who sent him customers. Mark Angeli promoted the indigenous grolleau grape variety, and of course continued to improve his chenin wines. Thanks to the optimum ripeness of the Chenin grape, very gentle pressing in an old vertical wooden press, ageing for 12 to 24 months in used barrels, a minimum of sulphur and some real winemaking talent, the whites have an extraordinary saline mouthfeel. In 2002, when Mark Angeli presented the wines from his finest parcel of Chenin for approval, they were rejected in the Anjou appellation. Subsequently, all his production became "Vin de France", thus leaving the system of appellations behind. During this period, he wrote a very committed book, "Les raisins de la colère" (The Grapes of Wrath), regretting not being able to mention the place of production (Anjou) on his own wines... Cuvée La Lune is a white wine with aromas of honey, dried fruit and apricots on the nose, with a hint of smoke. On the palate, it is creamy, mineral, savoury and full-bodied, with a very pleasant pulpy sensation. The density of the wine can almost give it a tannic impression. Les Fouchardes has an almost saline depth, with great harmony.with its pale, limpid gold colour, this great wine for laying down (15 years) is very elegant, racy and complex, with a magnificent finesse of expression carried by a strong minerality, which will increase with age.the cuvée Les Vieilles vignes des Blanderies comes from vines over 70 years old, and draws its power from the exceptional terroir of the Saint-Georges schists. This is one of the great whites of the Loire, but it needs several years of cellaring to express its full potential. The nose is rich and complex, with notes of ripe fruit, lemon zest and acacia, with an earthy undertone and lovely saline notes on the finish. The palate is beautifully dense, very long and flavoursome, with an impressive floral freshness and a very stimulating bitter relief. The Rosé d'un Jour cuvée has a pulpy texture, great softness, intense fruitiness and lovely freshness, ideal for aperitifs and summer meals. These are wines to be recommended without moderation...
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