Coming from a long line of winegrowers dating back to the 15th century, the Couly family has kept its roots in the heart of the village of Saint-Louans, while building a modern winery at the entrance to the town. Vincent Couly now manages the estate.
Presentation
Location
The vineyard of 22 hectares is located in the commune of Chinon and is spread over a wide variety of soils.
Terroir
Limestone, sand, sand on limestone or clay on limestone : this wine comes from clay-limestone slopes.
In the vineyard
On the vineyards, a single credo: agro-ecology!
No tillage, agro-forestry, eco-pasture and in the cellar, indigenous yeast.
No tillage, agro-forestry, eco-pasture and in the cellar, indigenous yeast.
Winemaking
Manual harvesting. Harvesting at full maturity. Total destemming,
Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
Ageing in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % 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, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
The limestone brings an additional dimension to this wine which present volume in the mouth and firm tannins.
This cuvée is a nod to Vincent, Bertrand's youngest son, who actively participated in the elaboration of this cuvée.
This cuvée is a nod to Vincent, Bertrand's youngest son, who actively participated in the elaboration of this cuvée.
Food pairings
This wine will perfectly accompany all the dishes : stews, blanquettes, pot-au-feu, stews, etc...
