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 non-grafted vineyard was just for fun at the beginning, as Franc de Pieds in general have to be replanted every 7 years. However, because of the right proportion of clay and sand, the phylloxera doesn’t grow and the vineyard strangely keeps thriving and producing some of the most pure and
true expression of Cab Franc.
true expression of Cab Franc.
Terroir
Clay and limestone with sand.
In the vineyard
Vineyard planted in 2003.
Harvest
Hand harvested into small bins. 0,25 ha of vineyard. This wine is not produced every year; only when the expression and balance are acheived. This is a very tiny production.
Winemaking
Indigenous yeast. Grapes are 100% de-stemmed and put into tank for 3 weeks maceration with light pumping over. Racked once to tank before aging in old barrels.
Ageing
18 months in barrel with 10% new oak.
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
57°F/14°C
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Red and black fruit - typical of Cabernet Franc. Gourmand and airy. Some spices and ripe fruit.
Food pairings
Enjoy with white meats, grilled red meats, charcuterie, rillons, fresh or goat's cheese.
