Red wines
La Long Bec 2022 (Touraine Chenonceaux red)
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Touraine Chenonceaux - Touraine, is the only Loire appelation which includes mainly côt malbec, typical of Cher Valley
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| Cépages : |
80% cot malbec, 20% cabernet franc
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| Terroir : |
Clay limestone silicious
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| Vinification : |
Traditional 15 days vatting, destemed harvest
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| Elevage : |
Traditional 15 days vatting, destemed harvest
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| En bouche : |
This powerful and subtle wine brings a frank attack then a length in mouth on silky tannins, black currant and morello cherries aromas
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| A boire : |
Brought to room temperature. Amazing with red meat, game and mature cheeses
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| Distinctions : |
Quoted in Guide Hachette 2017 & 2015, Silver Medal at Concours Departemental, two stars in Guide Hachette des Vins 2014, Interloire Ambassador 2013
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| Degré : |
14°
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| Conditionnement : |
Available in 75 cl bottle only | Long Bec rouge 2019 available in Magnum
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Le Bécassou 2023 (Appellation Touraine red)
| Appellation : | Touraine |  |
| Cépages : |
80% côt malbec, 15% gamay, 5% cabernet franc
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| Terroir : |
Clay limestone slilicious
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| Vinification : |
Traditionnal short vating (5 – 6 days), destemed harvest
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| Elevage : |
Maturing in a traditional tank, fiber and stainless tank
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| En bouche : |
It keeps a pleasant aromatic coolness thanks to peppery and cherry notes.Tannins are well melted so that the whole gives an impression of fine balance
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| A boire : |
To be served slightly chilled (8°C) with cold starters, mixed salads and all summer meals
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| Degré : |
12°
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| Conditionnement : |
Available in 75 cl bottles. A very similar assemblage is available in Bag In Box (10 litres)
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