Clos de la Lysardière Red
Vignobles du Paradis (Esat de Chinon) - Chinon
Red,Chinon
100% Cabernet Franc
history
It was in 1989 that the adventure of the Vignobles du Paradis began, with the ESAT les Chevaux Blancs planting from the 1st hectare to the Clos de la Niverdière. The following year the planting of vines continued, with the installation of a first winery on the Clos. The Vignobles du Paradis started with the plantation of 2 ha. Today the estate cultivates 35 hectares of AOC Chinon red and rosé and soon white.
Vineyard
The "Clos de la Lysardière" vineyard is a small "Clos" of 7 acres with an ideal exposure to the South. It is located in the Loire Valley, West of Paris. Sandy limestone soil. Vines : 15 years old - 7 acres - Yield : 50 Hl/Ha - 3.05 T. /acre.
Winemaking
Completely destemmed and vatted for 12-18 days, depending on the year. Fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. Ageing in stainless steel-vats.
Tasting notes
lovely ruby color, violet aroma. Made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown on a clay-limestone hillside, this fruity and aromatic wine develop wonderfully, even when the wine is very young. It is an elegant, round and easy to drink wine.
Food pairing
Delicatessen meat, white and red meat, cheese. After few years, it will match perfectly with games.
Aging potential
3-5 years
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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