As a 4th generation winemaker, this cuvée is made with the heart. To my great-grandfather, who settled in Saumur and bought the first vines. To my father, who, despite a generation gap and local disputes, brought the estate back to life and made it prosper.
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Presentation
The "Renaissance" cuvée is made from a selection of 3 hectares of old quality vines of at least 30 years of age. It symbolises the passion of Jérôme Alnet, a young winemaker, for Cabernet Franc and his desire to highlight this fabulous grape variety with its strong character.
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Location
To the south of the Loire, overlooking the river, the Domaine des Ruettes vineyard covers 12 hectares in the commune of Dampierre sur Loire, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation.
Terroir
Planted on a soil composed of clay, flint (heat recuperator) and resting on white limestone, the tuffeau (excellent regulator of water supply), the Cabernet franc vines benefit from an ideal exposure. The soils are very well adapted to the production of red wines for ageing.
In the vineyard
Green harvesting (severe de-budding, leaf removal, de-stemming) in the vineyard to obtain concentrated grapes (final yield of 50 hl/ha). Grapes harvested at full maturity after berry tasting.
Winemaking
Fine selection of grapes on reception on a sorting table. Fermentation at a controlled temperature (22°C) followed by a long maceration period (25 days) to extract the full potential of the grapes. Maturation in French oak barrels (25% new barrels) in our troglodytic cellars 25m deep, protected from light and temperature variations.
Ageing
Aged in barrels for 12 months, the "Breton" (local name for Cabernet franc) is sublime.
Varietal
Cabernet franc : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
Serve this wine at room temperature (16-17°C).
Visual appearance
Beautiful dark colour.
At nose
Open, dense nose, combining red fruits (blackcurrant liqueur), black fruits (black cherry) and fine notes of liquorice and humus.
On the palate
Elegant, sweet and structured by silky tannins. The finish has a balance of warmth and freshness with notes of chocolate. Exceptional aromatic length.
Food pairings
It goes well with game (Hare à la royale), roasted meat (capon with chestnuts) or grilled over a wood fire (beef ribs, rack of lamb with truffles).
