Chateau de Coulaine is located on the famous terroir from the Véron in the Val de Loire, and follows a very old family wine tradition, never interrupted since 1300.
Taken over by Etienne de Bonnaventure as early as 1988, the vineyard has expanded and currently 12 hectares in organic farming, a personal choice that fits perfectly in the constant search for a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity.
Taken over by Etienne de Bonnaventure as early as 1988, the vineyard has expanded and currently 12 hectares in organic farming, a personal choice that fits perfectly in the constant search for a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity.
Presentation
Presentation
This historic clos is a massal selection made between 1960 and 1995 on 2 ha.
Terroir
The terroir, known and planted since the Middle Ages, is composed of clay and millarges or yellow tuff facing south-east.
In the vineyard
This cuvée is a blend of parcels from the hillsides and plateaus near the château. What they have in common is their terroir of limestone sands and silts, with the tuffeau bedrock still present at depth. This wine reflects the work of the winemaker: it is the fruit of the plant, its terroir and the hand of the man who guides them.
Winemaking
Manual harvest.
Cold maceration in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, without over-extraction to preserve fruitiness, no fining, wine filtered.
Cold maceration in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, without over-extraction to preserve fruitiness, no fining, wine filtered.
Ageing
12 months in oak (10% new oak barrel) and one year in Foudre barrel.
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
55-57 °F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
Powerful yet elegant tannins and a rustic yet sincere, chalky palate make this wine an excellent choice for aging.
Food pairings
It's the perfect accompaniment to meats in sauce or grilled meats. The more demanding will enjoy drinking it with guinea fowl with peaches or homemade tagliatelle with diced beef & tomato sauce, or even sweet and sour dishes.
