Great history linked to Antoine Cristal : a famous winemaker from the Loire Valley in the early 1900's, who invented a singular growing technique : roots of the vines are on one side a wall (in the shadow), while the vines goes through the wall and the "head" is in the sun, and heated in the night by the stone of the wall. Where is this technique is being used , the plot of vine is called Clos d'Entre.
Presentation
Presentation
This single vineyard is very specific to Château de Parnay, which has the same owner as Château de Princé.
Terroir
Clay and limestone.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vineyard : 15 years
Simple Guyot pruning
5500 vines/ha.
Simple Guyot pruning
5500 vines/ha.
Winemaking
Mechanical harvests, cold maceration for 3 days, gentle extraction for 12 days.
Ageing
Short ageing in stainless steel tank.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
13°C/56°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
The ruby-red color, with delicate purplish highlights, is particularly attractive and luminous.
The nose is jovial, dynamic and youthful... Red berries begin an "aromatic concerto" of strawberries, raspberries and cherries, but very soon notes of blue iris and violet complete the lightness of the scent.
The palate, in continuity, is delicious, airy and smooth, like the white terroir of Champigny: tuffeau. The taste balance is perfect, supple, light and tannin-free.
The nose is jovial, dynamic and youthful... Red berries begin an "aromatic concerto" of strawberries, raspberries and cherries, but very soon notes of blue iris and violet complete the lightness of the scent.
The palate, in continuity, is delicious, airy and smooth, like the white terroir of Champigny: tuffeau. The taste balance is perfect, supple, light and tannin-free.
Food pairings
River fish with red wine sauce, charcuterie, beef carpaccios and tartar, soft cheeses.
