From the vineyard that we started with in 2011. Mostly destemmed whole-berry fermentation with 20% whole-cluster. Bright raspberry and rhubarb, light on its feet, but with an earthiness, medium plus acidity and underlying tannic structure. Versatile food pairing wine, especially with beef, roast chicken, and tomatoes.
We love Cab Francs in many styles, and this sparkling version is one of our favorites. Bottled during the 2022 harvest and left to sit with the lees (yeast sediment) for two years before being disgorged this month. That two years on the yeast is key to flavor development. It's crisp and rich with notes of pepper, brioche, and fine bubbles.
Cru Beaujolais meets Chinon. The ultimate summer red wine. Light-bodied, aromatic, and even chillable, but with intense fruit from the carbonic maceration, along with decent tannic structure and an underlying earthiness. Only 130 cases made.
