La Cotelleraie , Chinon 2020

SARL G Vallee

La Cotelleraie , Chinon
2020

  • Organic

$23.75

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$ 0.00
Product code
15067902
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$20.66
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Loire Valley
Subregion
Touraine
Appellation
Chinon
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Franc 100 %
Alcohol percentage
12.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

The Domaine de la Cotelleraie is located in the heart of the vineyard of St Nicolas de Bourgueil. Gérald Vallée manages the estate and strives to bring out the character of the terroir and the typicality of the Cabernet Franc from his vines.

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Product notes

The grapes are sorted. The vinification is carried out in wooden vats and terracotta amphorae. The pumping over is done daily for about ten days and the maceration is prolonged for 10 to 12 days. After devatting and pressing, malolactic fermentation takes place in vats. A supple, round and fruity wine, with a liquorice finish. It gives off aromas of black fruits, cherry, plum, pepper, smoke, blackberry and cocoa.

Production notes

The grapes are sorted at optimum maturity. The vinification is carried out in the traditional way in wooden vats and terracotta amphorae. Pumping over is done daily for about ten days and maceration is prolonged for 10 to 12 days to perfect the extraction. After devatting and pressing, malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats.

Tasting notes

A supple, round and fruity wine, with a finish of licorice. To the eye, this tender wine has a ruby and purple color. It gives off aromas of black fruits, cherry, plum, pepper, smoke, blackberry and cocoa.