The Domaine Wilfrid Rousse, in Organic Agriculture, is located on the right bank of the Vienne river, west of Chinon. In 1987, the year of the first vintage, the estate had only one hectare in production; then over the years, by taking care to choose the terroirs and to have a harmony in the soils and the exposure of the vines, the number of parcels has increased to 19 hectares.
Presentation
Terroir
Siliceous-clay plateau in Chinon at a place called Les Puys facing south.
In the vineyard
The estate is conducted in Organic Agriculture and is located on the right bank of the Vienne river, west of Chinon. It covers 19.5 hectares, 18 of which are planted with Cabernet Franc called Breton.
Winemaking
The grapes come from vines of about twenty years old; in July we proceed to a first harvest called "en vert" where we remove some bunches to allow a better aeration and concentration of the bunches. Fermentation in vats lasts about 15 days.
Ageing
The wine is aged for about 12 months in oak barrels to round out and soften the tannins.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
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
Tasting
A ruby dress, silky tannins, this vintage at the same time flexible and structured is very feminine. A mermaid's vintage!
Food pairings
Can be enjoyed with white meats : leg of lamb, filet mignon, sauté of turkey.
