L’Aiglerie
Style:Red
Country:France
Region:Loire
Per Case:6
Vintage:2019
Features:Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Variety:Cabernet Franc
Order Code: ELUAIG
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100% Cabernet Franc from the single-vineyard site, Aiglerie. The vines are 35 years old, on schist soils. Maceration-infusion in whole bunches for 3 to 5 weeks. Natural fermentation using native yeasts. The free run juice and pressed wine are blended together and then aged for 30 months in old barrels. No filtration.
Mint, bay leaf and aniseed on the nose, opening up to red fruits and herbs, with a savoury edge. Smooth and refreshing tannins.
The Aiglerie vineyard is direct south facing and encircles the Château de l’Aiglerie, which dominates the Layon Valley.
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