The 35-hectare estate was established on an ancient farm and mill and run by the same family since the 18th century until 1991. Marc and Laurence Vincent took over until 2023, when Jean-Louis Bernet took the reins to keep its authenticity intact, while modernizing winemaking practices. Certified organic since 2013 and Demeter since 2017, vines benefit from the highest southern exposition points of the recent micro appellation of Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame (recognized in 2007), on limestone, Jurassic and chalk s
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.
Location
Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Terroir
Clay-Limestone
In the vineyard
Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Yield 40 hl/ha
Hand harvested
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing appropriate to the grape
Alcoholic fermentation at 20°C in stainless-steel until 3g of residual sugar
Alcoholic fermentation at 20°C in stainless-steel until 3g of residual sugar
Ageing
Aged for 8 months in stainless-steel vats. Bottling before summer
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
10°C/50°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Fruity notes of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Mineral notes.
Food pairings
Grilled meats, aperitifs, fish.
