This cuvée is the second wine of Saint Louis made from grapes from the estate’s gravelly parcels. Pinot Saint Georges (Négrette), Cabernet Franc and Gamay make up this well-opened wine on red fruits and spices, pleasing in its suppleness and melted tannins. The classic winemaking of this cuvée begins with long maceration with délestages. Each grape variety is vinified separately with selected yeast and temperature control. Added sulfite is kept to a minimum. No other allergens are added, nor sizing. The age is carried out for 30% in oak barrels and 70% in vats for 6 to 12 months.
Vineyard
30ha in Organic Agriculture Age of vines: 35 years, on averageTerroir
Boulbène and sandy loam on the surface and clay at depth.Varietals
70% Pinot Saint Georges (Négrette) 20% Cabernet Franc 10% GamayVinification
Vinification is classic, with long maceration and two or three délestages. Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels and vats, before blending.Tasting
Well-opened wine on red fruits (cherry, strawberry, cranberry) and spices with a small smoky note to top it off. A fresh attack precedes a palate of modest volume, but pleasant for its suppleness, pepper-spiked fruit and melted tannins.Wine and food pairings
Meat stews, game, beef bourguignon
