Presentation
Location
The vineyards are located in the Touraine vineyards in the Cher valley, on the hillsides around Saint-Aignan sur Cher.
Terroir
The vines flourish on a flinty clay soil, which allows the fruitiness of the Gamay, the fleshiness of the Côt and the structure of the Cabernet Franc to be expressed.
Winemaking
Destemming. Vatting for 5 to 8 days. Fermentation at a controlled temperature (25°C) to preserve the aromatic potential of the grape variety.
Ageing
Aged for 5 months before bottling.
Varietals
Cabernet franc
Gamay
Côt
Gamay
Côt
Advice
Serving
Served chilled (12-14°C).
Visual appearance
Garnet colour with purple hues.
At nose
Intense nose with notes of fresh red fruit (cherry, redcurrant) and spices (pepper).
On the palate
Round, full-bodied, with fruity aromas and fine tannins. Greedy finish.
Food pairings
It goes well with cold meats (rillettes, andouillette, dry sausage), white meats (chicken kebabs, turkey fillets with bacon), typical mushroom fouées or stuffed artichokes.
