Presentation
Location
This wine comes from the vineyard planted around the castle town of Saumur on the south bank of France's Loire Valley.
Terroir
The Saumur vineyards cover more than 800 hectares on the south bank of the Loire. The special feature of this area is its clay-limestone soil: this soft white stone, known as tuffeau, used in the construction of the Loire châteaux, encourages the vines to root well and ensures a moderate water supply.
Vinification
Direct pressing enhances its lovely aromatic potential. Fermented in temperature-controlled vats and bottled the following spring to preserve its freshness and fruit.
Ageing
Aged for 4 months on the lees before bottling.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (8-10°C).
Visual appearance
Lovely, brilliant, deep-pink colour.
At nose
Intense bouquet with-berry fruit aromas (strawberries, wild strawberries) and hints of citrus (grapefruit).
On the palate
Soft and full-bodied on the palate. Its soft aftertaste is accentuated by lively hints of fresh red-berry fruit (blackberries and gooseberries) and spices.
Food pairings
Serve as an accompaniment to first courses (salads, raw vegetable dishes), delicatessen meats, Asian food, and desserts (fruit salads and sorbets).
