Winery Lenoire

In 17 years, Bas Lenoire has visited more than 400 wine estates. This gave plenty of fuel to his dream and ambition to one day produce his own wine. A training as a winemaker and the possibilities of the plot on the Rasberg did the rest. The first 4000 vines were planted in 2021, with a total of almost 11,000 now. This vineyard is also part of Route des Vins Berg en Terblijt - Houthem St. Gerlach.
Terroir
The Rasberg is a beautiful gift from Mother Nature. In the 'Cretaceous period', marl was formed, which consists of 90% lime. This soil composition is very suitable for viticulture. There is also a lot of gravel due to the Meuse deposits, which contributes to excellent water management.
Landscape and climate
From the wine estate you have a breathtaking view over the Meuse valley of Kanne to the Zwartberg coal mine in Genk. Prominent in sight is Maastricht. The south-west facing slope is 120 metres above sea level. This location creates a microclimate.
Grape and wine varieties
4 grape varieties grow and flourish at the Lenoire winery: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. We produce 4 exclusive wines: Pinot Gris Grand Cru, Chardonnay Barrique, Cuvée Lenoire and Grande Cuvée 'Méthode traditionelle'.
Wine process
Each wine has its own production process: the Pinot Gris grand cru is 'aged' on large wood. Our Chardonnay matures in traditional barrique from Burgundy. The Grande Cuvée is a 'bubble' of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Méthode traditionelle. And finally, we make our 'Cuvée Lenoire' from a blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

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