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
Marl rock, ochre and yellow marl
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
21 days maceration at 22°C
Blending of berries and juice by punching down and pumping over. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, indigenous yeasts, devatting using a conveyor belt.
Blending of berries and juice by punching down and pumping over. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, indigenous yeasts, devatting using a conveyor belt.
Ageing
Aged without inputs
Bottled in July or September, depending on tasting
Bottled in July or September, depending on tasting
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
14°C/58°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
The nose is intense with black berries and red fruits such as raspberries. On the palate the fruit dominates and the tannins are very supple, the aromas range from red fruit to spices.
Food pairings
White meats, cold cuts, cheese.
