Saumur Rouge L’Étoile
At a Glance
- Size: 1.80 ha (4.45 ac)
- Variety: Cabernet Franc
- Vine Age: Planted in 1990
- Terroir: Sand and limestone soil
- Viticulture: Organic (certified)
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, no pump-overs, in tank. Aged for 24 months in barrel (30% new oak and 70% 1 to 2 years old), 2 months blending and settling in tank before bottling (no fining or filtration), aged an additional 12 months in bottle before release.
Additional Info
Average yield for this lieu-dit is 35 hL/ha.