CHAVET SAS MENETOU-SALON AOC

Company profile:
CHAVET S.A.S.
MENETOU-SALON A.O.C. (Loire Valley Wine)
HEADQUARTERS
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Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France
Tel : (33) 248 648 087 fax : (33) 248 648 478
WEB SITE : www.chavet-vins.com
CONTACT : contact@chavet-vins.com
CHAIRMEN since 1978 : Philippe & Jean-Michel CHAVET
2013 BULK WINES : 320 000 bottles
BANK REFERENCES : Crédit Agricole Centre-Loire
SWIFT : AGRIFRPP848
IBAN : FR76 1480 6180 0023 3289 7500 086
ACTIVITY : owner and winemaker in vineyards in Menetou-Salon area
CELLAR : located in Menetou-Salon
COLLECTIONS : Route de Bourges - 18510 MENETOU-SALON - France
Tel:(33) 248 648 0 87 -Fax:(33) 248 648 478
QUALITY SYSTEMS : HACCP – AGRICULTURE RAISONNÉE – QUALI’TERRE
EXPORT : Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,
USA: WE ARE SEEKING AGENTS OR IMPORTERS
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
A STRONG FAMILY TRADITION
The CHAVET family has been growing wine since the 17th
century, in the very heart of the Menetou-Salon vineyard and has
succeeded in developing a unique know-how. The company is
now spread over a 26 ha wide estate and has invested in modern
Henri, Philippe, Georges CHAVET in 1957
equipment in order to meet with new demands and standards.
Yet, our passion has remained untouched and we are still proud to produce a high-quality wine in the
respect of nature and tradition.
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
MENETOU-SALON in the Centre-Loire, along the Loire Valley…
The MENETOU-SALON vineyard is one of the
best of the Loire Valley and ranks among the most
famous wines of Loire Valley area. In the Heart of
France, about 11 miles away from Bourges, on
the calcareous clay hillsides, the vineyard is planted on a kimmeridgean subsoil
(limestone soils dating back to the early Jurassic period).
It became one of the best wines served on the local lords’ tables, especially that of
Jacques Coeur, who was King Charles VII’s Great Bursar. Jacques Coeur obtained
the title of Lord and bought Menetou-Salon in 1450.
A 150-million-year old subsoil
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
TWO GRAPE VARIETIES FOR THREE GREAT WINES
Sauvignon Blanc
It is the unique grape variety of the Menetou-Salon blanc.
This is where Sauvignon Blanc was originally grown. Indeed, it is in our Centre-Loire
region that the best soil and climate conditions meet to offer you this unique wine.
Pinot Noir
It is a rare variety in the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Pinot Noir is the single variety
for Menetou-Salon rouge and Menetou-Salon rosé. Because it is cultivated on our
local soil and climate, it produces delicate and elegant wines. Yet, their delicacy always
reveals a shade of aromas which vary from year and year and make each vintage unique.
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
THE WINES
The Menetou-Salon blanc, from the Sauvignon Blanc variety, reveals a brilliant colour with pale-gold or
greenish yellow reflections. It is both fruity and bodied, and offers exceptional aromas of exotic fruits and
flowers. In the mouth, it is full with a long finish, and finally reveals its flavour with persistent great
aromas. Served as an aperitif, It will gently prepare your palate for the most delicate dishes, and
beautifully suit whichever meal may be served with it (i.e. sea food, fish with sauce, warm starters, goat
cheese, etc).
The Menetou-Salon rouge, from the elegant Pinot Noir variety is ruby-coloured
with a ripe-cherry and plum-scented bouquet. Supple and elegant, it is among the
very few wines that you can equally enjoy whether you taste them young or after
a few-year stay in your cellar. As a young wine, it perfectly suits all your meals,
whereas after 2 or 3 years in the bottle, it will astonish you with the most
prestigious meals.
The Menetou-Salon rosé, also from the Pinot Noir variety, is delicate and elegant. It has a salmon
colour and a subtle aroma. Very refreshing with a snack or during a barbecue party, it will be very
pleasant with improvised meals and smart with exotic dinners.
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
The "CUVÉES"
The cuvées "TRADITION"
It is produced with an absolute respect of terroir and tradition.
It is the quintessence of the A.O.C. MENETOU-SALON.
The "cuvées "EXCEPTION
It is another expression of our wines.
Menetou-Salon Blanc Cuvée “Exception” is harvested after a 10-day delay. It is matured for 10 months
on thin lees (25 % in oak barrels and 75 % in thermo-regulated tanks).These methods result in full-bodied
and aromatic wines, with a long finish but still a classic Menetou-Salon.
The Menetou-Salon Rouge Cuvée “Exception” matures in oak barrels during 12 months.
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
QUALITY SYSTEMS
Respect for the environment and for the health of both consumers and producers, has moved to centre stage.
We were the first estate in the Centre-Loire vineyards that was granted both
qualifications for all our practices: "AGRICULTURE RAISONNÉE"
(ENVIRONMENTALY FRIENDLY VITICULTURE: the only qualification given by the French
Ministry of Agriculture) and "QUALI'TERRE" (provided by the Chamber of Agriculture).
To offer you a better guarantee, safety, and traceability, we put in application the HACCP method.
A sorting + recycling + valorisation system has been created for our waste, packages, by products and so forth.
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com
DOMAINE CHAVET: winemaking as a philosophy
Efficient oenological and vinification tools for quality result in a great wine every year.
The quality of our wines arises from the harmonious blend between what nature gave
us and our work.
This is why we were the first winegrowers in our appellation who chose to practice
the “thinning” (i.e., green harvest) that is, to bring the yield down by cutting the
surplus bunches.
Our parcels are grass covered to preserve the life in the soil and prevent erosion.
We only harvest when our grapes are perfectly
mature and after to a series of analysis completed by a
certified laboratory. Our grapes are healthy because of
these methods and a permanent technical follow-up.
Jean-Michel CHAVET
CHAVET S.A.S. - Route de Bourges 18510 MENETOU-SALON France - Tel (33) 2 48 64 80 87 - Fax (33) 2 48 64 84 78 -www.chavet-vins.com