Ideally located in the heart of Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Appellation enjoying the chemistry of climate, soil and grape variety.
Cep de vigneGrape variety : cabernet franc
Climate: facing full South and sheltered from Northern winds by the forest, the vineyard enjoys an exceptional micro-climate.
Terroir: the wines made at La jarnoterie vineyard is planted on silicate clayish soils.
The Estate, a family property of 26 Hectares, was established in 1893. For five generations, we have focused our attention on working hard and precisely with one goal : to highlight the subtlety of our grape variety (Cabernet Franc) and rveal the best of our terroir.
The vines are constantly cared for, respecting time and soil requirements: partial grass covering, leaf thinning... We use integrated farming methods which respect the environment : HVE3 (High Environmental Value) label.
The only goal being to ensure the best fruit quality and consequently the best quality of wines.
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"In the world of nature, only the vine. reveals to us what is the real taste of the earth".
Colette.
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Our wines are machine harvested apart from the Concerto Vintage old vine parcel which is totally handpicked . Grapes are sorted before going into vats.
Then rigorous work is necessary in the wine-making room. Fermentation succeeds under regulated temperatures. Settling in tanks lasts for a couple of weeks.
Finally all our wines are made in chestnuts barrels, sheltered in our tuffeau stone cellars : A well deserved rest in smooth wood barrels nesting in cool alcoves. Wine gives us a hundredfold return to the gift we made to it : aired, rested, with its hard tannins having become smoother, rounder, having ripened in silence, moisture and freshness…
This quest for taste and spirit now results in a unique signature : finely textured wines that are fleshy, delicate, elegant and fruity.
Magic of the Winemaker!
"..For I feel a boundless joy when I flow Down the throat of a man worn out by his labor; His warm breast is a pleasant tomb Where I'm much happier than in my cold cellar..."
Excerpt from the Soul of Wine by Baudelaire.
Oh! Surprising flavours .... a delight to the taste buds.
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