Saumur Champigny Terres Rouges
At a Glance
- Variety: Cabernet Franc
- Vine Age: 45 years on average
- Terroir: St.-Cyr-en-Bourg, west-facing, some clay and silty chalk soil on limestone bedrock
- Viticulture: Organic (certified)
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, 10-15 days maceration, indigenous yeast fermentation: ½ in 2 to 3-year-old barrels and ½ in raw concrete tanks for 8 months. They are then assembled and aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling where they are aged for 6-12 months in bottle before sale (15 mg/L total SO2).
Additional Info
Soil profile:
0-60 cm: silt, clay, sand topsoil
60-90 cm: layer of silt and sand
90cm and below: soft limestone bedrock