Sainte Anne by Anne de Joyeuse Cabernet Sauvignon Red
- IGP Pays d'Oc
Red,IGP Pays d'Oc
Cabernet Sauvignon Red
history
In 1929 a group of wine producers decided to mutualise their equipment and their experience by creating a winery to commercialise red wines from the upper valley of the Aude river. White wines were produced at a later stage. They chose the name Anne de Joyeuse as a tribute to the Duc de Joyeuse who was the first landlord to be honoured at the court of King Henri III. In exchange for his loyal services, the king offered him a Lordship and land surrounding Limoux. From 1972, they decided to plant the red grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc and Malbec with Chardonnay and Sauvignon for white wines. These varieties are perfectly adapted to the Limoux terroir, benefiting from the climatic influence of four terroirs : Mediterranean, Oceanic, Pyrenean and Autan.
Vineyard
Top rated gravel-based vineyards oriented South- South east in the Languedoc; old vines.
Winemaking
Ripening moderately late the lauded Cabernet-Sauvignon is to be found in all the great red wine-producing regions – with the exception of Burgundy. It produces wines with deep colour and rich body and tannin which always bode will for longevity. Machine harvesting and crushing prior to 15 days fermentation in glass-lined cement vats. Light filtration at bottling. Glass-lined cement vats.
Tasting notes
Colour: Intense ruby. Bouquet: Fruity; blackcurrant and blackberry aromas, spices and green pepper. Palate: Supple and balanced; logical follow-through from the bouquet.
Food pairing
Typical local dishes; poultry in sauces; firm cheeses. Serve at 59-61°F.
Aging potential
4 to 6 years but will drink well soon after bottling.
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon Red
Terrisson Wines
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30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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