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
Messemé - Oiré
Terroir
White silty-clay chalk
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 30 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 30 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
21 days maceration at 22°C
Berries and juice blending by punching down and pumping over
Alcoholic fermentation indigenous yeasts
Devatting using an elevator conveyor belt
Berries and juice blending by punching down and pumping over
Alcoholic fermentation indigenous yeasts
Devatting using an elevator conveyor belt
Ageing
Zero-input aging
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Intense aromas of red fruit and the spicy notes of the grape variety. The tannins provide a fine structure on the palate that finishes smoothly.
Food pairings
Beef bourguignon, grilled meats, red meats, poultry, cheeses.
