Vin de France Rouge Réserve du Pigeonnier
Appellation
Vin de France
Farming
Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic (Biodyvin), Vegan
Varietals
100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyards & Viticulture
Located at the end of the Plateau de Brossay, which is unique in Saumur in that it does not have limestone. The site is a natural amphitheater. 60+-year-old vines. Biodiversity is prioritized and no chemicals are used in the vineyard.
Soils
Stone and flint
Harvest & Vinification
Hand harvested. Maceration of less than 20 days under controlled temperature. Native yeast fermentation in egg-shaped concrete tanks. Aged on lees for 14 months. Winemaking is approached naturally.
