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
Upper Turonian
Alterations of calcareous sands with a falunaceous overburden appearance
Alterations of calcareous sands with a falunaceous overburden appearance
In the vineyard
vines planted in 1980
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
Hand-harvested, hand-sorted in the winery and vinified without the addition of sulfite. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, traditional vinification.
Ageing
Ageing for around 12 months in barrels.
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
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Smoky nose with a touch of red fruit, firm tannins, strong ageing, but the fruit takes over. long finish for a structured, complex ensemble.
Food pairings
Red meats, grilled meats, aperitifs, cheese.
