Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Lowest shop price 2020 / 750ml ≈ $176.48Original CHF 146.20 fr.millesima.ch ↗

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2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Region Saumur-Champigny
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit was gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in cement vats. The narrative gives 18–24 months in neutral oak barrels; the technical panel specifies 24 months in French oak barrels, with 100% of the wine oaked and no new oak. The producer works organically.
Tasting Notes Medium-bodied and dry; deep ruby colour; ripe blackberry, cherry and subtle floral aromas; red-fruit, herb and spice flavours; elegant structure, integrated tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, refined finish.
Food Pairing Earthy dishes such as mushroom risotto or truffle-infused dishes

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Region Saumur-Champigny
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit was gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in cement vats, followed by 18–24 months in neutral oak barrels. The technical panel states that 100% of the wine was oaked in French oak barrels, with no new oak. The producer works organically.
Tasting Notes Medium-bodied and dry; deep ruby colour; ripe blackberry, cherry and subtle floral aromas; red-fruit, herb and spice flavours; elegant structure, integrated tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, refined finish.
Food Pairing Earthy dishes such as mushroom risotto or truffle-infused dishes

Shop prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Shop price 2015 / 750ml ≈ $325.92Original CHF 270.00 smithandsmith.ch ↗
Shop price 2016 / 750ml ≈ $336.62Original €299.00 gute-weine.de ↗
Shop price 2019 / 750ml ≈ $309.60Original €275.00 gute-weine.de ↗
Shop price 2018 / 750ml ≈ $287.08Original €255.00 gute-weine.de ↗
Shop price 2017 / 750ml ≈ $336.62Original €299.00 gute-weine.de ↗

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Producer Information

Address
14 Allee des Tilleuls, 49400 Bellevigne-les-Chateaux, France
Phone
+33 (0)2 41 52 92 65
Owner
Bouygues family

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