50 year old vines and 5 years of additional bottle age means this wine is showing serious complexity: bright bramble fruit, dried herbs and a savoury edge. This is cool climate Cabernet Franc in its best form.
Region:
Loire Valley
Appellation:
Bourgueil
Variety / Blend:
Cabernet Franc:
Climate:
Continental
Soils:
Clay and limestone
Farming:
Certified organic
Altitude:
Around 60 to 95 metres
Fermentation:
Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Ageing:
10 months of ageing in tanks, with a further 5 years in bottle.