The estate traces its origins back to the middle of the 18th century. Since then, eight generations have followed in Florent Duveau's footsteps.
Ecocert and Déméter certified, the domaine's team strives every day to sublimate the historic Cabernet Franc and Chenin grapes.
Ecocert and Déméter certified, the domaine's team strives every day to sublimate the historic Cabernet Franc and Chenin grapes.
Presentation
Presentation
Being as close as possible to the terroir has been our ambition since 2008. Their common sense and observation motivate them every day to nurture ecosystems, biotopes and the quest for harmony.
Terroir
Middle Turonian
Sand over limestone
Sand over limestone
In the vineyard
Vines averaging 30 years old
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic farming. Weed cover is natural. The biodynamic approach allows us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic farming. Weed cover is natural. The biodynamic approach allows us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.
Winemaking
Harvested by hand, sorted by hand in the winery. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, short maceration and traditional vinification with no added sulfites.
Ageing
Aged for approximately 6 months in concrete vats.
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
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
The nose reveals a bouquet of red fruits, with a predominance of strawberries and raspberries. The attack is supple and fresh, with raspberry and cherry aromas and the minerality typical of the terroir. The length is marked by pepper.
Food pairings
Red meats, grilled meats, aperitifs, cheese.
