Presentation
Presentation
The cabriole is an equestrian figure well known by Saumur’s horseriders.
Location
The Saumur vineyards cover over 800 hectares on the south bank of the Loire River.
Terroir
The subsoil consists of hard, Jurassic limestone, which has broken down to form the shallow, stony topsoil.
Vinification
Complete destemming, 15 - 20 days' post-fermentation skin contact.
Fermented in temperature-controlled vats and bottled in the tufa cellars, where the wine continues ageing, protected from light and temperature variations.
Fermented in temperature-controlled vats and bottled in the tufa cellars, where the wine continues ageing, protected from light and temperature variations.
Ageing
Aged for a minimum of 6 months on the lees.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Advice
Visual appearance
Lovely, ruby-red colour.
At nose
This wine has an intense bouquet, featuring red- (strawberries) and black-berry fruit (blackcurrant), with hints of spices.
On the palate
It is soft on the palate, with good backbone and balance, as well as velvety tannins. Long aftertaste with hints of spices.
