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Cabernet Franc

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Cabernet Franc

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VINEYARD: Clay-limestone soil, average vine age of 25 years. Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter. The conversion of the domaine to organic agriculture began in 2010, was certified in 2013, and the transition to biodynamics followed in 2017. Grass and plant cover is maintained between the vine rows, and mechanical weeding replaces chemical weedkillers. This work promotes the life, structure and organic matter of the soil. Pruning is done respecting the flow of sap, according to the Guyot Poussard method; and de-budding makes it possible to control yields and preserve the vines.

FARMING: Biodynamic, Organic, Vegan

VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested. Twenty-one days maceration, after which berries and juice by punching down and pumping over. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. Aged 10-12 months in stainless.