Ecclesia Red
Cave Robert & Marcel - Saumur Puy Notre Dame
Red,Saumur Puy Notre Dame
100% Cabernet Franc
history
In 1957, around forty winegrowers grouped together to confront the economic difficulties of the era, pooling far more than mere financial concerns. At the time, Robert, Marcel, Yvon, Geneviève and the others, hailing from the same terroir, hewn from the same rock and sharing the same time-honoured values, set up their cooperative at the top of the hill in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg. “They chose to share their experience, their expertise and their dreams."
Vineyard
Situated on plots of land at an altitude of between 164 and 492 feet, and on hard Jurassic limestone soils, the vineyard of the "Ecclesia" cuvée is one of the best terroirs of this Saumur Puy Notre Dame appellation. The fine selection of grapes by berry tasting and the specific terroir of this cuvée give it structure, power and elegance.
Winemaking
Selection of grapes in the vineyard by berry tasting. Traditional vinification. Destemming of the harvest, long maceration and gentle extraction.
Tasting notes
Deep colour with purple tints. This wine has a powerful, complex nose, dominated by notes of black fruit (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), chocolate and spices. The palate is fleshy and powerful, opening with firm, coated tannins. Persistent finish with notes of kirch cherry.
Food pairing
It goes well with fish in sauce, roasted poultry, grilled meat and red meat.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202292 International Wine Report
Previous rating
202092 International Wine Report
201991 International Wine Report
92
2022
The 2022 Saumur Puy Notre Dame 'Ecclesia opens to inviting aromas of red berries, exotic spices, florals and tobacco nuances that all come together seamlessly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with a silky, refined texture underlined by cherries, minerals and spice notes and lovely freshness, which lingers on the finish. It should continue to evolve nicely with some short-term cellaring.
International Wine Report
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