Laurence & Marc Vincent, lovers of the Loire, president today of the destinies of the property.
Patrick Nivelleau vinifies the different cuvées of the Wineyard.
The Wineyard has gone from an organic approach to a biodynamic certification under the Demeter label in 2017.
Under the domain, 1.5 km of galleries are dug in the Tuffeau.
There, at 12 ° C, bloom quietly, away from light, more than 100,000 bottles of different vintages and appellations of Saumur.
Patrick Nivelleau vinifies the different cuvées of the Wineyard.
The Wineyard has gone from an organic approach to a biodynamic certification under the Demeter label in 2017.
Under the domain, 1.5 km of galleries are dug in the Tuffeau.
There, at 12 ° C, bloom quietly, away from light, more than 100,000 bottles of different vintages and appellations of Saumur.
Presentation
Presentation
Beneath the estate, 1.5 km of galleries have been dug into the Tuffeau rock.
There, at 12°C, more than 100,000 bottles of different Saumur vintages and appellations quietly blossom, sheltered from the light.
There, at 12°C, more than 100,000 bottles of different Saumur vintages and appellations quietly blossom, sheltered from the light.
Location
Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Terroir
Shallow sandy clay over a very loose chalky soil
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 30 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 30 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
30 days maceration at 25°C in stainless-steel vat, berries and juice blending by punching down and pumping over
Alcoholic fermentation indigenous yeasts
Devatting using an elevator conveyor belt
Alcoholic fermentation indigenous yeasts
Devatting using an elevator conveyor belt
Ageing
Zero-input aging, aged in stainless steel vat during 12 months.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
A limpid cherry color, a nose with intense notes of Morello cherries and red berries. Tannins are present but remain supple through to the finish.
Food pairings
Meats in sauce, cheese, gratins, poultry, veal.
Reviews
"2015 : 92 pts"
