Loire, Chateau De Coulaine, Francs De Pieds, Aoc Chinon, Rouge
Loire, Chateau De Coulaine, Francs De Pieds, Aoc Chinon, Rouge
Chateau de Coulaine is located on the famous terroir from the Véron in the Val de Loire, and follows a very old family wine tradition, never interrupted since 1300. Taken over by Etienne de Bonnaventure as early as 1988, the vineyard has expanded and currently 12 hectares in organic farming, a personal choice that fits perfectly in the constant search for a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity.
Presentation
This non-grafted vineyard was just for fun at the beginning, as Franc de Pieds in general have to be replanted every 7 years. However, because of the right proportion of clay and sand, the phylloxera doesn’t grow and the vineyard strangely keeps thriving and producing some of the most pure and true expression of Cab Franc.
Winemaking
Indigenous yeast. Grapes are 100% de-stemmed and put into tank for 3 weeks maceration with light pumping over. Racked once to tank before aging in old barrels.
Varietals
Cabernet franc: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: NO
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
