SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY LE CLOS CHATAINS DOMAINE DE NERLEUX 2020
14,40 € incl. VAT
Domaine de Nerleux is a family estate in the Loire Valley. The Nerleux, or “Black Wolves” in old French, have long since given way to vines, and Amélie Neau, the 9th generation of winemakers, has been at the helm since 2010.
The latest generation is represented by Amélie Neau who, in 2010, after ten years’ professional experience in the banking sector, answered the call of the land, her land. After training in viticulture and winemaking, she joined her parents, Elisabeth and Régis, on the estate. The handover was short-lived and Amélie quickly took over from her parents, who are now enjoying a well-deserved retirement.
24 in stock (can be backordered)
Description
” Clos des Châtains is a wine of good composition. Light and easy to drink, it goes generously with the simplest dishes: grilled meats, chops, rib steaks… making it an essential partner for high-end barbecue enthusiasts. Made from old Cabernet Franc vines that have been digging into a clay-limestone terroir for nearly 60 years, this Saumur Champigny offers aromas of black fruit and hints of spice, but always with a certain freshness. To be enjoyed immediately, it will bring everyone around the table to the same conclusion.
Production
Terroir : Clay-limestone
Grape variety: Cabernet Franc
Surface area: 5 hectares
Yield: 40 hl/ha
Located on hillsides and mid-slopes, planted between 1933 and 1950. ORGANIC CONVERSION IN PROGRESS
Winemaking
Harvest on 14 and 15 October 2021.
Total destemming of the grapes.
Long, gentle maceration: 19 to 21 days, temperature control (23-28°C), gentle pumping over using a 20hl balloon inserted into the vat which is deflated every day.
Alcohol content : 13.7° – Acidity : 3.5
Wine Breeding
At the end of malolactic fermentation, the wine is aerated and then racked sparingly over the next 15 months to preserve its aromatic complexity. Pre-assembly of the various vats in November 2022, followed by the end of ageing until bottling in December 2022.
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Perfect for immediate consumption but will evolve for 3 to 8 years without any problems.
Wine tasting
The garnet-red colour is deep and limpid.
The nose opens with aromas of red fruit, dominated by cherries, a hint of fern and blue flowers.
Supple and round on the palate. The same aromas as on the nose, of red berries with a hint of black fruit and liquorice. The tannins are silky with the small grains so characteristic of the tufa terroir of the Saumur region.
Food & wine
Tender red meats (Tournedos Rossini, beef tartare, lamb chops, etc.)
Tasty roasted or grilled meats: grilled butcher’s cut, shoulder of lamb with garlic …
Small game with feathers and fur, and their low-court counterparts: jugged hare in red wine…
Cheeses, whether bloomy rind (Brie, Saint-Marcellin) or washed rind.
Additional information
| Weight | 1,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 30 cm |
