Chinon “Baronnie Madeleine” AC
Details
Producer
Domaine Couly – Dutheil
Country
Frankrijk
Region
Loire
Growing area
West of Chinon; St Louans
Farming type
Traditioneel Ecologisch
Grapes
Cabernet Franc
Product code
3002001
Color
Rood
Sparkling
No
Vegan
No
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Vinification
Harvest
By hand.
Fermentation
After a destemming and a complete sorting of the vintage, the fermentation musts start spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeast. The vatting lasts about 20 days under constant controlled temperatures. This process promotes expression fruity Cabernet Franc.
Ageing
-
Finishing
Bottling takes place the following summer.
Organoleptic
Colour
Ruby red.
Bouquet
Elegant, frank and intense nose with notes of ripe black fruits and spices.
Palate
Harmonious, fruity and rich mouth with silky and melted tannins.
Food pairing and serving
Food
Perfectly accompany a rooster from Chinon, wild duck with orange and spices, a rack of lamb with chanterelles or mushrooms, or a rib of beef with shallots confit.
Serving
Best served at 16-18°C.