Parnay, not far from Saumur, 1983 harvest. Éric Charruau learns in the footsteps of his father Jean-Pierre. Here, vineyards are family history: their research will take them at the beginning of the farming business, back ten generations, in 1722. Eric takes care of 30 hectares around Parnay, that he farms organically. Wines are made the most naturally to reflect the complexity of the Saumur terroirs. Since 2021, he is joined by his son Léo, to continue the adventure.
Presentation
Terroir
Village of Parnay, 55 to 60 year-old vines on alluvial terraces and hillside overlooking the Loire.
Clay-limestone soils, chalky subsoil. Gentle slopes with south-west exposure.
Clay-limestone soils, chalky subsoil. Gentle slopes with south-west exposure.
In the vineyard
Certified organic farming. Natural grassing every two row to encourage biodiversity. Surface cultivation to respect and aerate the soil. Plant cover depending on the vintage. Guyot pruning. Yields limited to 40Hl per hectare. Parcel selection and optimum maturity.
Winemaking
De-stemming and maceration in stainless steel vats at 25-27°C for about thirty days with light pumping-over. Aged 8 months in stainless steel and concrete tanks.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
A rich, powerful wine with good length. Pleasant nose of red and black fruits (blackcurrant,
raspberry, cherry), with hints of undergrowth and tobacco. Round, fruity, fleshy palate.
raspberry, cherry), with hints of undergrowth and tobacco. Round, fruity, fleshy palate.
