La Seigneurie - Vieilles Vignes À Pierrot (red)

Saumur Champigny with a characterful terroir, with notes of black fruits and a velvety structure. Vines planted: 1960s Production: 20,000 bottles.

Saumur-Champigny - Rouge 2017
Appellation : Saumur-Champigny
Year: 2017
Grape: Cabernet franc (100%)
Alcohol: 13%

Winemaking process
Reasoned culture
Mechanical harvest
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats
Aging in thermo‐regulated stainless steel vats, 1 + 1 stopper
Clay and limestone soils

Tasting
Eye: Red colour, intense, purple reflections
Nose: Fresh, fruity, aromas of blackcurrant, aromas of raspberries
Mouth: Fresh, round, light notes of red fruits, notes of undergrowth, velvety tannins, supple, body powerful, long persistence. The finish is pleasant and warm, with good length and hints of cooked fruit

Best served at: Between 14° and 17°
To consume between 2018 and 2025
Food pairing: Red meats, white meats in sauce, duck breast, paella, cheeses, refined

Awards
Decanter 2019: Bronze medal, 90 points
Wine competition of independent winegrowers 2019: Silver medal
Guide Gilbert et Gaillard 2019: 90/100, Gold medal
2018 Liger Competition: Golden Liger
Tasted 100% blind 2019: 89/100