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
Clay limestone
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 20 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 20 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
55 days maceration in a new 500 L oak barrel, berries and juice blending by punching down • Alcoholic fermentation indigenous yeasts
Devatting using an elevator conveyor belt
Devatting using an elevator conveyor belt
Ageing
Aged for 14 months in new 500L oak barrels and 220L oak barrels for the press juices.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Food pairings
Pork chops curry and honey, beef roti, turkey osso bucco, escalope Milanaise, pheasant with mushrooms, pizza.
Reviews
"2017 : 93+ pts"
