this domaine lies a few kilometres from the atlantic, and benefits from the cooling influence of the ocean, and from the sèvre and the maine rivers. since 1953 it has been in the ownership of the chéreau carré family. bernard cheréau's 10 ha vineyard is uniquely situated, facing south on a dome shaped hill overhanging the bank of the river sèvre, close to the confluence with the maine, and is managed ecologically, only using natural methods of pest and disease control. the 40 year old vines are harvested by hand and the traditional method of maturation on the lees is followed, with batonnage (stirring of the yeast lees) to help develop the aromas and the wine's complexity.

while finding this crisp, fresh muscadet sur lie, we were asked to try a chinon rosé too. it was fantastic! it is made by a friend of bernard chéreau, whose production is so small that he could not come and show his wines independently. we loved it: that is why it too is now in the list!

muscadet sèvre et maine sur lie château l'oiselinière de la ramée 2005 muscadet sèvre et maine le clos du château l'oiselinière 2002 (realease date november 2007) chinon rosé 2006

* guide hachette 2007silver medal: concours général agricole paris 2006 and 2007 bronze medal: palmarès du grand concours des vins de nantes 2007 90 points - wine spectator 2006 listed at: côte saint jacques in joigny bourgogne *** restaurant buerehiesel in strasbourg alsace *** auberge de l'ill in ribeauville alsace*** bistrot du sommelier - paris hôtel marriott paris ".going strong with nice concentration to its lemon peel, sea salt, dried grapefruit and mineral notes. plenty of vibrancy in the finish." wine spectator 2006

"among the best regional producers" robert parker in reference to chéreau­carré, 2007

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