Description
Domaine Langlois Chateau Saumur Champigny Vieilles Vignes 2018
Details of production:
Cabernet Franc grapes are taken from 5 ha of vineyard across 4 different regions, from vines which are up to 30 years old. The biggest parcel of friut comes from le clos du Château in Varrains, but small parcels are also picked from la mort aux oiseaux in Varrains, les Poyeux in Varrains and le Clos Breton in Chacé to make up the blend. Grapes are hand picked and sorted at the cellar - garanteeing only the best quality Cabernet Franc is used. The harvest totally destalked and goes through cold maceration in seperate parcels for 3-4 in order to get more concentrated fruit flavours. Fermentation then takes 3 to 4 weeks in small tanks and the wine is matured in 500 litre French oak barrels (30% new oak) for 8 to 12 months.
Tasting notes:
An intensely dark – almost black - ruby colour. On the nose, ripe fruit aromas and notes of wood stand out, suggesting a good integration of the barrel ageing. On the palate, a nice body is enhanced by round and supple tannins. Although it can be enjoyed now, it will age beautifully. Try in a few years time or even a few decades!
How to serve:
An excellent gastronomic wine to accompany game, braised meat and mature cheese.
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Size: |
Standard Bottle 75cl |
