Vin de France Rouge Eolithe
Appellation
Vin de France
Farming
Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic (Biodyvin), Vegan
Varietals
99% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards & Viticulture
Located at the end of the Plateau de Brossay, which is unique to Saumur in that it does not have limestone. The site is slightly convex with fresh and windy exposure. It is covered in biodiversity and no chemicals are used in the vineyard. Yields are naturally low - 27 hl/ha.
Soils
Flint with gravel and clay
Harvest & Vinification
Hand harvested. Native yeast fermentation in egg-shaped concrete tanks. Aged on lees for about 14 months.
