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2020 Domaine des Closiers, Saumur-Champigny 'Les Closiers', Loire, France
$39.99
VINEYARD: Assembled from vines throughout the estate’s holdings.
SOIL: A mix of limestone-rich clays.
VITICULTURE:All grapes are harvested by hand and all fermentations start spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Cabernet Franc grapes are allowed a cold maceration period before fermentations commence, and total macerations can exceed a month. Extractions are very gentle, with no punchdown and only a short pumpover every 1-2 days
VINIFICATION: Cabernet Franc grapes are allowed a cold maceration period before fermentations commence, and total macerations can exceed a month. Extractions are very gentle, with no punchdown and only a short pumpover every 1-2 days. After a fermentation/maceration, the wine is aged in stainless tanks for an additional 8-10 months before bottling.
AGING:
Wines are aged in tunnels dug into the limestone hillside by previous generations of vignerons. No products are used except a minimal level of SO2 prior to bottling.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Saumur-Champigny
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Domaine des Closiers
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Meaty Fish, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Bright and Fresh