Domaine aux Moines is one of the defining estates of Savennières, rooted in the historic Roche aux Moines hillside, a former monastic vineyard long recognised as one of the appellation’s great crus. Under the long stewardship of Monique Laroche, and now her daughter Tessa Laroche, the domaine has evolved with quiet conviction. Farming has been fully organic for many years, with elements of biodynamic practice, and the cellar work has moved steadily towards lower intervention. The aim has never been to chase power, but to reveal the singular microclimate and schist rich soils of Roche aux Moines through Chenin Blanc of depth, tension and longevity.
Roche aux Moines 2023 comes from steep south facing slopes overlooking the Loire, where shallow schist soils and strong ventilation naturally limit yields and preserve acidity. The vintage delivered ripe fruit with clarity rather than excess, allowing Chenin to express both breadth and line. The wine is luminous and layered, with golden fruit tones, dry honeyed nuance and a deep mineral spine. High natural acidity is fully woven into the structure, giving a sense of power held in reserve, simultaneously mouth filling and tensile, with a long, resonant finish built for extended ageing.
Origin Savennières Roche aux Moines, Loire Valley, France
Grapes Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2018/2022/2023
Alcohol 13%
Style Structured, mineral, age worthy dry white
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand harvested, organic farming, spontaneous fermentation, aged on fine lees in neutral vessels, minimal sulphur
Notes Natural, Low S02, Organic farming with biodynamic influences
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
