DPO SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY VEILLES VIGNES DOMAINE DES CHAMPS FLEURIS

Description

Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Age: 40 and over (85 for the oldest)
Vine training: single Guyot pruning, with vigour naturally controlled by the age of the vines.
Yield: approximately 40 hl/ha
Harvesting: By hand. At full maturity. The date of harvest depends on the degree, acidity and
the health of the various plots. (Early October on average). Degree of harvest from 12 to 13.5%vol)
Vinification: The entire harvest is sorted on a table in the winery, then destemmed to ensure that only very ripe grapes are used.
Maceration lasts 18 to 24 days at a temperature of 20°C.
Ageing: Matured in vats only. For a year, we work on the roundness and suppleness of the tannins.
Tasting notes: Dark ruby colour, dominated by black fruit aromas. Some spicy notes. The attack is full and fleshy. It is supported by a strong tannic structure.
Food pairing: Serve at 15-16°C with roast or small game.