Traditionnal, thermo regulated, 20°C maximum in stainless steel vat
Maturing :
6 months minimum on lees in stainless steel vat
Nose :
Very flattery citrus fruit and redcurrant bud notes
In mouth :
Dry and fruity wines, stemming from this vine spread a characteristic flavour of citrus fruits, coupled by floral nuances
How to be tasted :
Serve chilled (8°C) for aperitif, with fish/ seafood, with goat cheese or surprinsingly with asparagus
Distinctions :
One star in Guide Hachette 2013
Bronze Medal at Concours General Agricole Paris 2012
Silver medal at World Sauvignon Competition 2011
Silver Liger at Salon des Vins de Loire 2010,
Bronze medal at Concours Général de Paris 2010,
Loire Sauvignon Ambassador (Interloire expert selection) in 2009,
Bronze medal at Concours Général Paris 2004,
Quoted in Guide Hachette des Vins 2006,
Bronze medal at Concours Général de Paris 2004.
Packaging :
Available in 75 cl bottles and in Bag In Box (3, 5 or 10 litres)
Rosé
Appellation :
Touraine
Variety :
50% gamay, 40% cabernet franc, 10% côt
Soil :
Clay limestone slilicious
Vinification :
100% direct press, thermo regulated, 20°C maximum in stainless steel vat
Maturing :
6 months on lees
Nose :
Elegant crushed strawberry and raspberry notes
In mouth :
An all in sharpness attack, with a light sourness which brings flavours of rose petals
How to be tasted :
Served chilled (8°C) with cold starters, mixed salads and all kind of summer lunches but also melon, salmon and any exotic meals.
Distinctions :
Regional Competition 2007 (Gold medal), Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2007 (Gold Medal), Guide Hachette des Vins 2007 (rated ‘one star’), quoted in ‘spécial rosé’ dossier within the national weekly Le Point (mai 2008)
Packaging :
Available in 75cl bottles and in Bag In Box (3, 5 and 10 litres)
Bécassou (Touraine red)
Appellation :
Touraine
Variety :
60% gamay, 40% cabernet franc
Soil :
Clay limestone slilicious
Vinification :
Traditionnal short vating (5 – 6 days), destemed harvest
Maturing :
Maturing in a traditional tank, fiber and stainless tank
In mouth :
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
How to be tasted :
To be served slightly chilled (8°C) with cold starters, mixed salads and all summer meals
Distinctions :
New assemblage, launched in 2010, it has not been presented to any competition yet.
Packaging :
Available in 75 cl bottles. A very similar assemblage is available in Bag In Box (3, 5 and 10 litres)
Cabernet vieilles vignes (Touraine red)
Appellation :
Touraine
Variety :
100% cabernet franc
Soil :
Clay limestone slilicious
Vinification :
Traditional vating (15 days), destemed harvest
Maturing :
Traditional (fiber and stainless tank)
In mouth :
Dark coloured, well structured with dark fruit nose, soft tannins
How to be tasted :
Brought to room temperature. Amazing with red meat and mature cheeses
Distinctions :
Quoted in Guide Hachette des Vins 2006, 2008 and 2010
Packaging :
Available in 75cl bottle only
Touraine Chenonceaux - La Long Bec (select Touraine red)
Appellation :
Touraine Chenonceaux - Touraine, the only Loire appelation which includes côt malbec, typical of Cher Valley
Variety :
50% cot malbec, 50% cabernet franc
Soil :
Clay limestone silicious
Vinification :
Traditional 15 days vatting, destemed harvest
Maturing :
18 months minimum in fiber and stainless tank
In mouth :
This powerful and subtle wine brings a frank attack then a length in mouth on sily tannins, black currant and morello cherries aromas
How to be tasted :
Brought to room temperature. Amazing with red meat, game and mature cheeses
Distinctions :
Concours Général de Paris 2005 (silver medal), quoted in national monthly Cuisine et Vins de France en 2006, rated ‘one star’ in Guide Hachette des Vins 2006, Concours Général de Paris 2008 (bronze medal), quoted in Guide Hachette des Vins 2011
