Lionel Gosseaume settled down late in life, at 37 years old, after having been a "truant vine" for many years. He resisted, fought not to follow in the family footsteps, but without success! The virus got the better of him and in 2007 he dived in and took over a small vineyard on a vast plateau between the Loire River and its tributary the Cher, a succession of wide undulations, limited by small gently sloping hillsides.
Presentation
Presentation
Produced from a strict plot selection of old côt vines, this “red pleasure” surprises us with its full-bodied mouthfeel. A fine expression of this little-known grape variety.
Location
The vineyards are located between the Loire and Cher rivers, mostly in the Choussy commune, a few miles south of Blois. It’s at the heart of the Sauvignon de Touraine region
Terroir
Pebbly sand, from pebbles with clay to calcareous sands
In the vineyard
Vines grown with care for the natural environment and to obtain high quality grapes.
Age of vines: 30 to 35 years
Planting density: 5900 plants / ha
Age of vines: 30 to 35 years
Planting density: 5900 plants / ha
Winemaking
Fermentation: at low temperature for 3 weeks
Ageing
Aging: 28 months in vats and barrels
Varietals
Sauvignon blanc : 40%
menu pineau : 30%
Meslier Saint François : 30%
menu pineau : 30%
Meslier Saint François : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C / 61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Incredibly greedy, this blend of old grape varieties is very well balanced and supported by a beautiful tension. With notes of acacia, ripe fruit and honey.
Food pairings
A Cuvée that will sublimate poultry, foie gras or simply fish.
