2022 Olivier Cousin Le Franc Vieilles Vignes Loire, France
$35.00
This is a pre-order item expected to arrive mid-May 2025.
Varieties: 100% Cabernet Franc
Age of Vines: planted in the 1950s
Soil: Black loam infused with deep beds of limestone
Vinification Method: The grapes are hand-harvested, brought to the winery by a horse, destemmed and gently pressed. Only natural yeasts are used and the juice undergoes an extended maceration. Fermented and aged in a large wood tank (500 Liters) for about 18 months. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, zero SO2 added.
Personality: rustic yet deep and intriguing. Dense, with lovely tannic structure and notes ranging from ripe black fruit to tobacco and wet earth. A real treat and legendary wine.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Olivier Cousin
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Wild Side, Big Power