Presentation of the estate
The DOMAINE de la RINIERE is a family estate since four generations. It is situated on
three main hillsides made up of sand, limestone, and clay topsoils, with gneiss and slate
subsoils.
We cultivate the wines and make our wines ourselves. Thus, all the work in our vineyard from the pruning to the bottling – is done by our family at our estate. This fact constitutes a
guarantee of the authenticity or our products.
VINEYARDS : 21 hectars of vines, of which 85% MUSCADET
VINIFICATION : Sélection of cuvées according to the soil (“terroir”), age of the vines, and
free-run juice (the first juice from the press).
Cold (54°F) débourbage (natural precipitation of the juice) for 24 hours with addition of
enzymes.
Alcoholic fermentation with temperature control.
“Sur Lie” maturation for at least 6 months (the wine stays all winter on its natural
fermentation-yeast sediment called lees, or “lies”. This brings finesse, elegance, fruitness and
freshness to the wine.
PRODUCTS SOLD : Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur Lie - Domaine de la Rinière Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur Lie - Sélection Vieilles Vignes Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur Lie – Cuvée Pierre de Soleil -
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie “ Domaine de la Rinière”
Grape variety : 100% Melon of Burgundy
Age or the vines : 25-30 years old
Soil : Sand and slate
Surface for this wine : 12,5 hectars
Bottles produced : 80000
This Muscadet presents mineral aromas due to its very special soil, wich brings it a bold
bouquet with supple and elegant notes. On the palate, it defines itself by the clean attack of a
young and fruity wine with a good aging potential (thanks to its “sur lie” maturation). Ample
and generous, this wine is the ideal companion for seafood, shellfish and crustaceans.
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie “Cuvée PIERRE de SOLEIL”
Grape varety :100% “Melon of Burgundy”
Age of the vines : 45-50 years old
Soil : Sand and clay, on a slate subsoil
Surface for this wine : 1,10 hectars
Bottles produced : 6500
This Muscadet is made according to different selections :
A soil which brings strong mineral aromas (a very personalized “terroir”)
The grapes with the highest content of natural sugars
A sur lie vinification for at least 18 monts minimum
All of this allows for a wine made exceptional by its aromas, fruit, elegance, richness, and its
excellent aging capacity.
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie “Sélection VIEILLE VIGNES” (old vines)
Grape variety : 100% “Melon of Burgundy”
Age of the vines : 40-45 years old
Soil : Sand and clay
Surface for this wine : 3,75 hectars
Bottles produced : 25000
This Muscadet is very fruity and aromatic, with a well-structured palate. Because of its
harmony and light prikle (slight pétillante), its flavours rest extremely long on the palate. It
has a great aging potential, and is recommended with all kinds of fish.