The fruit of a know-how that the men and women of the winery have passed on from generation to generation, this cuvée pays tribute to those who, like Robert and Marcel, have contributed to the development of the winery.
Presentation
Presentation
The selection of old vines offering good maturity. The excellence of the terroir combined with delicate work and gentle vinification. Barrel ageing to enhance the aromas and elegance.
Location
The plot is located in the commune of Pouancay, in the south of the Saumur region.
Terroir
The soil is stony limestone, shallow, derived from the middle Turonian, commonly known as tuffeau chalk and allows a superb potential for regularity from one vintage to the next.
In the vineyard
The careful work in the vineyard, combined with the excellent terroir, permit to obtain very good ripeness of the grapes.
Winemaking
Fermentation at controlled temperature (22°C) and long maceration (28 days) to extract the full potential of the grapes.
Ageing
Matured in French oak barrels in our troglodytic cellars at a depth of 25m, sheltered from light and temperature variations, for 12 months before bottling.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
After decanting for 2 to 3 hours, serve between 14 and 17°C.
Visual appearance
A deep black colour.
At nose
Complex and charming nose combining small crunchy black fruits (blackcurrant, cherry) underlined by a nice toasted and spicy note (vanilla hint).
On the palate
Ample attack, fleshy structure on the palate with fine grain. Harmonious wine, balanced by its superb freshness (mentholated notes). Tense finish, accompanied by a sensation of sweetness.
Food pairings
According to your desires, marry this wine with grilled meats, game (venison) or tajines (lamb).
Recipe advice: Leg of lamb at seven o'clock.
Recipe advice: Leg of lamb at seven o'clock.
