Appellation
Saumur-Champigny
Vinification
Barrel Aged, Concrete Vat aged, De-stemmed fruit, Dry Farmed, Estate grown grapes, Extended maceration after fermentation, Hand harvested, Indigenous yeast fermented
Soil Type
Chalky Limestone, Clay, Sandy clay
100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: 40+ year old vines from a single parcel. Soils are clay and sand over firm chalky limestone bedrock.
Yields are 40hl/hectare.
Maceration time before press: one month
Aged in concrete vat for 10 months and meant for drinking over 3-15 years.
Very limited production.
Nose of medium dark red purple fruit with subtle earth and minor herb notes. Ripe aromatics lead into a wine with nice grit, ripe tannins and a sensuous sweet middle. Medium weight, showing nice finesse and luscious cherry fruit.
