François and Pascal Champion are winegrowers for "Domaine des Ormes":
"Domaine des Ormes combines our two passions: viticulture and our family.
Winemakers for 6 generations, we are devoted to perpetuating the family tradition. We regularly worked with our father, who gradually instilled a love for winegrowing in us
Our cuvée is named "Les Bouchevreaux" according to one of our parcel"
"Domaine des Ormes combines our two passions: viticulture and our family.
Winemakers for 6 generations, we are devoted to perpetuating the family tradition. We regularly worked with our father, who gradually instilled a love for winegrowing in us
Our cuvée is named "Les Bouchevreaux" according to one of our parcel"
Presentation
Location
The name of our domaine is linked to that of the village, Les Ulmes, which comes from the Latin
word ulmus meaning elm tree.
The domaine extends over 6 hectares and the vineyards are 30 years old on average. Most of them were planted by François and Pascal's father and uncle.
word ulmus meaning elm tree.
The domaine extends over 6 hectares and the vineyards are 30 years old on average. Most of them were planted by François and Pascal's father and uncle.
Terroir
The cuvée "Les Bouchevreaux" is made up with organic Cabernet Franc that grows on a terroir of chalk tufa and sandstone.
François Champion :
"Despite being attached to our history and tradition, we are aware about environmental concerns and that's why we have decided to apply on organic specifications"
François Champion :
"Despite being attached to our history and tradition, we are aware about environmental concerns and that's why we have decided to apply on organic specifications"
In the vineyard
The vigour of the vines is moderate and yields are just below the production limit for the appellation
Winemaking
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (23-24°C).
Maceration is around 14 days.
Maceration is around 14 days.
Ageing
Malolactic fermentation in our cellars.
The wine continues to mature for 6 to 10 months.
The wine continues to mature for 6 to 10 months.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Advice
Serving
Serve slightly chilled (14-16°C).
Visual appearance
Ruby-red color with violet highlights.
At nose
On the nose, aromas of red fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry).
On the palate
On the palate, elegant and supple tannins
Food pairings
This wine goes well with white meats, grilled meats and charcuterie.
