SARL G Vallee
La Cotelleraie , Chinon
2020
- Organic
$23.75
Out of stock
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.