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The cultivation of the vines combines time-honored understanding of the cycles of the plants with the latest cultural methods and techniques. This sustainable cultivation is known as “reasoned”, in other words it is thought out in terms of the climatic hazards of each year and the rules of preservation of our natural environment.
Our objective is to take the most mature and healthy grapes into the wine cellar: this is the main guarantee of the quality of the wine.
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Vinificaiton is carried out traditionally and aims to preserve and express the full potential of the grapes.
The grapes are pressed as soon as they arrive in the wine cellar. At this stage the juices are selected based on the intensity of the pressure exerted on the grape, in order to be vinified separately: the first and second juices, the purest, the richest in sugar, but also in aroma, are separated from the third juices. The clarification of the must is carried out naturally over 24 to 48 hours. During the fermentation the temperature is maintained at around 18 °C in order to preserve the aromas.
After fermentation the wine rests on the lees in vats or casks, until at least the following spring, this being the first bottling period.
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This type of maturation is specific to the region and involves leaving the wine for the whole winter to lie on its lees, which are mainly composed of the natural fermentation yeasts. This technique allows the wines to enrich their aromas and fullness, while also protecting them from oxidation. The Muscadet matured on lees proves to be purer, more aromatic and develop a freshness and slightly sparkling characteristics.
At Oiselinière we carry out this type of maturation in barrels and casks as well as in vats. As regards the classic vintages, it lasts for 6 months and it can go on for 10 months for the “Illustres” vintage.
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Château de L´Oiselinière, AOC Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie 
This wine is a blend of different plots well exposed on the ridges which look over the Sèvre of Nantes.
Vinification : After fermentation the wine is matured on lees for the whole winter, waiting to be bottled in spring. This method of fermentation allows the wines to express all its complexity and its aromatic power.
Taste : This wine is fresh and slightly sparking, with floral and fruity aromas when young (apricot, hawthorn). After one or two years of maturation, pungent and iodic notes develop, in addition to the aromas of fresh melon. It is fresh and pleasant in the mouth and lasts long on the palate. It reaches its maturity several months after bottling and can be kept for several years.
Serving temperature : 10 à 12°C.
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| Les Grands Gâts, AOC Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie
 This wine comes from a plot which was the first in the region to be planted with Muscadet in 1635. On a slight hill facing south, it expresses the very essence of the Oiselinière soil.
Vinification : The wine is partly fermented in oak casks, partly in tanks and is then matured on its lees for 14 months.
Taste : This wine is full and rich, very powerful with intense fruity aromas (fresh apricot), flowers (lilac, violet) and minerals (iodine). It is superb with a long-lasting after taste. It reaches its maturity several months after bottling and can be kept for 5 years.
Accompaniment : seafood, grilled fish or fish in sauce, white meat, savory tarts, cheese. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Serving temperature : 12 à 14°C. Open the bottle preferably one hour before serving.
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Les Illustres, AOC Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie
This wine is made from the oldest vineyards of the area, aged 70 years and older, producing very mature and sweet grapes. The harvest is partly manually sorting and with the special vintage "Slopes Chaintreau”.
Vinification : The selected musts are fermented in temperature-controlled partly in vats and partly in Bordeaux barrels of 400 liters. The wine is then matured on lees for 10 months.
Taste : This vintage "Les Illustres" is very powerful with rich, full and complex aromas of fruit and spices. It has a long after taste and reaches its maturity after a year in bottle and can still be kept for at least 10 years.
Accompaniment : fish, poultry and white meats in sauce, cooked cheeses.
Serving temperature : 12 à 14°C. Open the bottle one hour before serving.
This wine celebrates one of our “Illustres” in each vintage.
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