Our AOP Loire Valley Wines
Touraine
Le Haut des Vignes
Wine-growing area
Estate of 40 hectares located in Cravant-les-Coteaux near Chinon along the Loire river.
Geological characteristic
Soil made of gravel and sand with large stripes of shale on the heights.
Grape variety
100% CABERNET FRANC (dit BRETON).Colour and alcohol content
Deep and shiny cherry-red colour. Alcohol : 12,5% vol.Vinification process
Fermentation made from the whole grapes (without their ligneous part) during 10 to 15 days in thermoregulated stainless steel vats then the wine is kept in those vats until the bottling.
Technical parameters
Acidity : 3,8 g/l - Sulphur : 30 mg/l (indicative measures).
Tasting notes
This wine is a typical CHINON which opens out first with a light fruity smell then reveals in mouth a powerfuland long lasting taste. Serving temperature at 14°c (while young), and 17°c (with ageing).
Contient des sulfites