2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 3.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window 2024–2039
Classification Saumur-Champigny AOC
Region Saumur-Champigny
Soil 50 cm of clay, Sand and silt over tuffeau limestone bedrock
Elevation 80.0 meters
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The fruit was fully destemmed and fermented in concrete for three weeks. During the first 3–4 days it received a single pump-over, followed by gentle wetting of the cap during the remaining weeks, at a maximum of 24°C. Maturation comprised 24 months in 20% new and 80% one-to-two-year-old 225 L French oak, followed by 5–6 months in steel. Sulfites were added only at bottling.
Critics Ratings 93/100 — Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification Saumur-Champigny
Region Saumur-Champigny
Soil 50 cm of clay, Sand and silt over tuffeau limestone bedrock
Elevation 80.0 meters
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The fruit was fully destemmed and fermented in concrete for three weeks. During the first 3–4 days it received a single pump-over, followed by gentle wetting of the cap during the remaining weeks, at a maximum of 24°C. Maturation comprised 24 months in 20% new and 80% one-to-two-year-old 225 L French oak, followed by 5–6 months in steel. Sulfites were added only at bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
12 rue de la Prée, Mollay, 49260 Saint-Just-sur-Dive, France
Phone
+33 (0)2 41 51 62 01
Owner
SARL Yves Lambert
Cellarmaster
Laurent