Our AOP Loire Valley Wines
Anjou/Saumur
La Roche Saint-Vincent
Wine-growing area
Estate of 10 hectares located in Varrains (opposit to the common preconceived idea, the SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY wines coming from the heart of the delimited appellation area are more elaborated
than the one issued from the banks of Loire river).
than the one issued from the banks of Loire river).
Geological characteristic
Calcareous soil (chalk) from the secondary era locally known as «TUFFEAU».
Grape variety
100% Cabernet Franc, also named Cabernet «Breton».Colour and alcohol content
Deep red with intense ruby colour. Alcohol : 12,5% vol.Vinification process
Whole grape hand-picked harvest. Vinification after a 12 to 18 days maceration in order to obtain a wine
with a powerful structure. Store for a part in stainless steel vats and for a part in underground vats, then
assembled.
with a powerful structure. Store for a part in stainless steel vats and for a part in underground vats, then
assembled.
Technical parameters
Acidity : 3,7 g/l - Sulphur : 30 mg/l (indicative measures).
Tasting notes
Typical Cabernet wine with a red fruit smell followed by a structure in mouth with no bitterness andexceptional roundness.
Contient des sulfites
