CHINON ' ELEVE EN FUTS DE CHENE' - Foucher Lebrun
Terroir
Loire - Wine from 'Touraine'
Soil: calcareous soil "Aubuis"
Grape variety: Cabernet-Franc
Vinification
Vinification in stainless steel tanks during 3 weeks
Pumping-over of the must and one racking during the fermentation stage
Ageing
Maturation in french oak barrels during 8 months
Colour
Deep ruby colour
Nose
A powerful smell dominated by fruits
Red wild strawberry, purple with a light vanilla evocation due to its maturation in barrels
Palate
At the palate, tannins are present with coffee notes and a liquorice final with a beautiful persistence
Wines & Food Pairing
Very well-balanced, that wine well-structured will match perfectly with red meat and game
Serve at 16°-18° C (61°-64° F)
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