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
Dampierre-sur-Loire et Parnay
Terroir
Deep clay-Limestone
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 35 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 35 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
5 weeks maceration in oak vat, daily punching to blend berries and Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Ageing
Aging for 15 months in new oak barrels and barrels of a wine
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
This Saumur Champigny is an intense red, with a powerful nose of ripe fruit and delicate woody notes. Full-bodied, round and fleshy on the palate.
Food pairings
Red meats in sauce, poultry in cream sauce, charcuterie.
Reviews
"2017 : 93+ pts"
