Saumur Rouge Tue-Loup
At a Glance
- Size: 2 ha (4.94 ac)
- Variety: Cabernet Franc
- Vine age: Planted in 1995
- Terroir: Sand and limestone soil
- 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 release (35mg/L total SO2).