Domaine des Ruettes Renaissance Red
Cave Robert & Marcel - Saumur Champigny
Red,Saumur Champigny
Cabernet Franc 100 %
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
As a dynamic, young and 4th generation of winegrower, Jérôme Alnet runs Domaine des Ruettes in the commune of Dampierre-sur-Loire, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation. Soil: Located south of the Loire, the vineyard overlooks the river. The Cabernet Franc vines grow on soil consisting of clay and flint (which retains the sun's heat) on a layer of calcerous tufa (which is excellent for regulating water supply). Sun exposure is also ideal. Vines : 30 years old - Yield : 50 hl/ha - 3 ha.
Winemaking
Selection of the best plots. Monitoring of ripeness. The grapes are carefully picked on a sorting table. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats (72°F), long maceration of 25 days with gentle extraction of polyphenols. Aging during 12 months in French oak barrels (25% new oak), in galleries dug out of limestone tufa, away from light and variations in temperature. Then bottling.
Tasting notes
Dark red colour. The nose seduces with its black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), cherry brandy, spices aromas and empyreumatic notes (torrefaction). On the palate, this red wine is harmonious and well balanced with silky tannins. Elegant and long finish, hints of chocolate.
Food pairing
Serve at room temperature, this lovely Cabernet franc wine is a treat with game, grilled and roasted meats.
Aging potential
5 to 10 years
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc 100 %
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
201890 Wine Enthusiast
90
2018
A full , spicy and smoky wine, this has a balance between a lightly stalky texture and black fruits. The wine is fully developed , now ready to drink.
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