Today there is more focus on the fruit in the wines, says Damien Martin. There is also a better tension, with a nice minerality. The place is Davayé, in the heart of the Mâconnais. This is white wine country, not far from the iconic sites of the Rock of Solutré and the Rock of Vergisson.
Since Damien Martin arrived at the family domaine in 2010 Domaine de la Denante has doubled both in terms of surface area and number of cuvées. Yields have been reduced and focus is now on lieux-dits rather than large cuvées.
Saint-Véran stretches over seven villages, with Davayé being one of them. At Domaine de la Denante this is the main appellation, with 7.80 hectares of vineyards. What used to be one single cuvée is now split into three – one straight Saint-Véran and two single vineyard cuvées‚ Les Maillettes and Les Cras.
Tasting Notes
This juicy wine with peach and pineapple flavors is fresh, crisply textured and tangy. Lemon fruits at the end give the wine a great lift.
