Chateau de Coulaine is located on the famous terroir from the Véron in the Val de Loire, and follows a very old family wine tradition, never interrupted since 1300.
Taken over by Etienne de Bonnaventure as early as 1988, the vineyard has expanded and currently 12 hectares in organic farming, a personal choice that fits perfectly in the constant search for a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity.
Taken over by Etienne de Bonnaventure as early as 1988, the vineyard has expanded and currently 12 hectares in organic farming, a personal choice that fits perfectly in the constant search for a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity.
Presentation
Presentation
This historic clos is a massal selection made between 1960 and 1995 on 2 ha.
Location
This cuvée is a selection of the best plots located in the Véron locality of the same name. It is a superior cru characterized by its south-facing, very chalky and clayey terroir.
Terroir
Clay soil on white tufa.
In the vineyard
This cuvée is a blend of parcels from the hillsides and plateaus near the château. What they have in common is their terroir of limestone sands and silts, with the tuffeau bedrock still present at depth. This wine reflects the work of the winemaker: it is the fruit of the plant, its terroir and the hand of the man who guides them.
Winemaking
Manual harvest.
Cold maceration in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, without over-extraction to preserve fruitiness, no fining, wine filtered.
Cold maceration in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, without over-extraction to preserve fruitiness, no fining, wine filtered.
Ageing
12 months in oak (15% new oak barrel).
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
55-57 °F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
The frank, full-bodied palate, with its mellow graphite tannins, is typical of the expression of this cuvée.
Food pairings
Grilled red meats and local cuisine. For the more seasoned, a leg of lamb or Peking duck will be a good match.
