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Humelay – Chacé

Fabien Duveau — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:26:34 +0000

Grape Variety

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Old sandy gravelly alluvium

Vineyard managment

Vines of 25 years on average The soil is worked in its entirety, respecting the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Grassing is natural. Biodynamics, certified by Demeter, allows us to be as close as possible to the terroir with the constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Manual harvest, slow direct pressing and traditional vinification carried out with respect for the grape, without the addition of sulfite. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aging in concrete vats, barrels and jars.

Tasting

To be serve around 10°C

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Hunaudière – St Cyr

edutac — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:44:13 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Chenin

Terroir

Alteration of calcareous sands on tufa or green chalk rock.

Vineyard managment

The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. The grassing is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) allows us to be as close as possible to the terroir with the constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Manual harvesting, slow pressing and traditional vinification carried out with respect for the grapes, without the addition of sulfite. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in our underground cellars. Maturation for about 6 months in concrete tanks and barrels.

Tasting

To be served around 10°C
On the nose, La Hunaudière reveals notes of yellow apple, tangerine and peach. On the palate, the wine is supple, fresh and aromatic.

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Poyeux – Chacé

edutac — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:46:59 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Chenin

Terroir

Sand to clayey sand at depth with occasional sandstone pebbles.

Vineyard managment

Vines planted in 1976 The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) allows us to be as close as possible to the terroir with the constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Manual harvesting, slow pressing and vinification carried out in the respect of the grape, without addition of sulfite. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, in barrels of different ages, in the heart of our underground cellars. Aged for 12 months in barrels.

Tasting

To be serve around 12°
Les Poyeux has a fresh nose of white flowers and citrus fruit. On the palate, after a fresh attack, we find aromas of white fruits such as apple and pear, accompanied by a beautiful minerality that gives the wine its length.

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Bois du Chêne – Brézé

edutac — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:48:21 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Chenin

Terroir

Sandy-loam chalk

Vineyard managment

Vines planted in 1960. The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Grass cover is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, slow-pressed and vinified with respect for the grapes, without the addition of sulfites. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in new barrels in our underground cellars. Aged for around 18 months in barrels.

Tasting

Served around 14°C
Bois du chêne opens with a fruity, floral nose. On the palate, it develops a complex structure with a fresh attack followed by a beautiful minerality. Slowly, this cuvée reveals itself to be round and fruity, with a long vanilla finish.

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Clos de Bellevue – St Cyr

Fabien Duveau — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:10:15 +0000

Grape variety

100% Chenin

Terroir

Green chalk rocks

Vineyard managment

Vines averaging 25 years old.
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, using organic farming methods. Weeds are grown naturally. Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, slow-pressed and traditionally vinified with respect for the grapes, without the addition of sulfites. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in our underground cellars.

Dégustation

To serve at around 10°C
On the nose, Clos de Bellevue reveals fresh aromas of pineapple and white flowers. On the palate, the attack is aromatic and fresh, and the minerality persists with good length.

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Menais – Varrains

edutac — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:19:29 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Sand on limestone formation

Vineyard managment

Vines averaging 30 years old.
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Grass cover is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, hand-sorted in the winery. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, short maceration and traditional vinification without the addition of sulfite. Aged for approximately 6 months in concrete tanks.

Tasting

Served around 16°C
The nose reveals a bouquet of black fruits, with a predominance of blackberry and blueberry. The attack is supple and fresh, with raspberry and cherry aromas and the minerality typical of the terroir. The length is marked by pepper.

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Bourg – Varrains

edutac — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:22:55 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Alteration of sandy-loamy green chalk

Vineyard managment

Vineyard planted in 1966.
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Natural grass cover. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, selectively sorted in the winery. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, traditional vinification without the addition of sulfites, then aged for around 10 months in concrete vats.

Tasting

Serve around 18°C
Le Bourg opens with jammy red fruit aromas that are present from the outset, accompanied by a clean structure. Minerality and peppery tannins mark the length.

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Bas Poyeux – Chacé

edutac — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:24:47 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Sandy – silty chalk on green chalk rock

Vineyard managment

Vines planted in 1960.
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, using organic farming methods. Natural grass cover. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, hand-sorted in the winery. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, traditional vinification without the addition of sulfites, then aged for around 10 months in concrete vats and barrels.

Tasting

Serve at around 18°C
The bewitching nose expresses ripe, fresh Cabernet, with notes of cherry blackcurrant and redcurrant. The concentrated, juicy, precise flesh lacks neither elegance nor depth, supported by great minerality and magical purity.

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Hauts Poyeux – Chacé

edutac — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:27:08 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Alterations of calcareous sands with a falunaceous appearance on tufa rock

Vineyard managment

Vines planted in 1980
The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, in Organic Agriculture. Grass cover is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) allows us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested, hand-sorted in the winery and vinified without the addition of sulfite. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, traditional vinification, then ageing for around 12 months in barrels.

Tasting

Serve at around 18°C
Smoky nose with a touch of red fruit, firm tannins, slightly heavy ageing, but the fruit takes over, complex finish.

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Chacé le naturel

edutac — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:28:46 +0000

Grape variety

100 % Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Green chalk alterites

Vineyard managment

The soil is worked in its entirety, with respect for the environment and the plant, using organic farming methods. Grass cover is natural. The biodynamic approach (certification in progress) enables us to be as close as possible to the terroir, with a constant search for balance between the vine and its environment.

Vinification

Hand-harvested and hand-sorted in the winery, vinified without the addition of sulfites. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, vinification without inputs. Unfined, unfiltered wine.

Tasting

Serve at around 16°.
A nose with undergrowth aromas, a juicy attack and a peppery finish, Chacé le naturel combines lightness and character.

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