Xavier Frissant is a family winery, passed on 8 generations, composed of 15 hectares located on the slopes south of the Loire River, in the village of Mosnes. The vineyard expands on 5 differents hamlets and 2 different terroirs, and on 3 appellations : it has been organic since 2021. Maintaing healthy soils is the watchword in this estate !
Presentation
Presentation
Plots located on the southernmost edge of the vineyard on lieux-dits « Les Pentes » and « Les Hauts Noyers ».
Location
Plots in the place called “les Frênes”.
Terroir
Clay to siliceous, very stony.
In the vineyard
Our vines are organically certified, the grass cover is therenatural.
Age of vines: 25 years
Age of vines: 25 years
Winemaking
After mechanical harvesting, the bunches are destemmed, then the maceration is done cold for 8 days.
Ageing
The wine is aged in vats stainless steel with light filtration until bottling in spring.
Varietals
Cabernet franc : 70%
Côt : 30%
Côt : 30%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Nice black fruity nose, spicy notes of the Coast and the fruitiness of Cabernet, Tender mouth, wine tannins.Gourmet wine, can be drunk slightly chilled.
Food pairings
Platter of charcuterie, grilled vegetables, poultry, fish.
