CHINON ROUGE A.O.C. CLOS DU SAUT AU LOUP DOMAINE DOZON,France Clos du Saut Au Loup price supplier

CHINON ROUGE A.O.C. CLOS DU SAUT AU LOUP

DOMAINE DOZON

 

Ref : LV129

PRIZES AND AWARD

Silver medal Feminalise 2012 for 2010 Clos du Saut Au loup

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VINEYARD:

The vineyard of the Domain Dozon is localized in Ligré in the south of Chinon appellation. Laure Dozon is the wine growers' 5th generation on a domain of 24 ha consisted for the greater part of old vines (+40 years). Its terroir is argilo-calcareous and this cuvee is made respecting the TERRA VITIS process.

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GRAPE VARIETY:

100 % Cabernet Franc

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VINIFICATION:

Traditional, almost 3 weeks maceration in thermo-regulated stainless tank between 25-28°C and aging during 12 months.

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TASTING NOTES:

Colour: cherry with Raspberry reflects

Nose: Flavours of small black fruits and some spices as the pepper

Palate: balanced with a beautiful concentration and delicacy

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SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 16 °C and 17 °C

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FOOD ASSOCIATION ADVICE:

Grilled or cooked meat (beef, duck, lamb) and soft cheeses like (St Maure of Touraine, tomme cheese)

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PRESERVATION:

Drink between three and eight years. Better to decant it in order to improve the oxygenation.