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2020 Domaine des Closiers, Saumur-Champigny "Les Coudraies", Loire, France
$54.99
VINEYARD: Assembled from the sloped hillsids of this eponymous climat in Parnay.
SOIL: A mix of limestone-rich clays.
VITICULTURE: All grapes are harvested by hand and all fermentations start spontaneously with indigenous yeasts.
VINIFICATION: Cabernet Franc grapes are allowed a cold maceration period before fermentations commence, and total macerations can exceed a month. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Extractions are very gentle, with no punchdown and only a short pumpover every 1-2 days. No products are used except a minimal level of SO2 prior to bottling.
AGING: Wines are aged in tunnels dug into the limestone hillside by previous generations of vignerons. Aged in used barrels for an additional 8-12 months.
PRODUCTION: 1,000 cases annually
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Saumur-Champigny
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Domaine des Closiers
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Big Power