Parnay, not far from Saumur, harvest 2021. This will be the first vintage of Léo Charruau, back at the family estate after a few years in the Bordeaux region and full of ideas. He works 6.5 ha in organic farming. Listening to of his terroir and always curious about the wines of others, Léo's
wines are as lively as possible, vinified in amphora, in 500 L barrels and in raw concrete tanks. For Léo, wine is know-how, a lot of passion and reflection, but also a little bit of a little magic, too.
wines are as lively as possible, vinified in amphora, in 500 L barrels and in raw concrete tanks. For Léo, wine is know-how, a lot of passion and reflection, but also a little bit of a little magic, too.
Presentation
Presentation
First vintage of Leo Charruau, young and dynamic winemaker, son of Eric Charruau (Domaine du Valbrun).
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil, tufa bedrock. East-west exposure for optimum sunshine.
In the vineyard
Organic farming, natural grassing every other row, yield limited to 45 hL/ha.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested in crates, de-stemmed and vatted under gravity
to preserve the fruit. Maceration for 3 weeks with slow fermentation to allow the aromas to be extracted. Few pump-overs, infusion work.
to preserve the fruit. Maceration for 3 weeks with slow fermentation to allow the aromas to be extracted. Few pump-overs, infusion work.
Ageing
8 months in stainless steel vats. Unfiltered. Very limited sulfites
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Deep ruby color. Expressive, fruity nose of red fruit (strawberry, cherry). Explosion of fruit mouth, crunchy, greedy. A hint of acidity on the finish adds freshness.
Food pairings
Charcuteries, red meat, poultry.
