Les Nivières Saumur Rouge 2020

A delicious, fresh Cabernet Franc from the banks of the Loire, which is made in close proximity to the fabulous and famous Château de Saumur. This is a supple, berry-fruit-laden, medium-bodied wine with a peppery style that is perfect with cold meats, seared tuna, or dishes that have been prepared with herbs such as rosemary, sage or tarragon.

Tufa limestone used to build Loire Valley Castles. Oceanic climate.

30 hectares. Grass on soil to avoid herbicid and to avoid vineyard vigour, planting density 4500 p/ha, vine age 25 years old

Fermentation takes place at 25°C for 10 days in Stainless Steel vats. The wine is bottled early, in cellars dug out of tufa, where it continues to age in bottle for more than 4 months.

Stainless steel for less than 4 months