• Arnaud Lambert
  • 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.