Loire FR
Type, Red
Grapes, Cabernet Franc
Alc. 12.5%
Year, 2018
Size, 750ml
Serving: Chilled (12–14°C)
About: Iconic wine from Fred and Claire Niger at Domaine De L'Ecu in Loire Valley, Muscadet to be precise. This is 100% Cabernet Franc from a tiny 0.8 hectare vineyard plot, with yeilds being kept super low to preserve the best of the fruit. Fermentation and ageing takes place in large wooden barrels and amphora. The wine is kept on it's lees for two years in amphora until bottling.