La Croix de Mission 2022

AOC - Organic wine

VINEYARD

Region : Loire – Zone Coteaux de l'Aubance

Climat : Southerly exposure

Soil : Friable red schiste

Grape variety : Cabernet Sauvignon - 90% Cabernet Franc 10%   

Average age of vines : 25 years

Yield : 45 hectolitres per hectare

VINIFICATION

Harvest : Manual for vignes older than 40 years, Machine for younger vines (manual sorting carried out in the cellar)

Vinification : Grapes de-stalked and pressed, Maceration for 20 days

Ageing : Matured in stainless steel tanks for one year

TASTING NOTES (by Didier Coutenceau - Oenologist)

Beautiful robe, rich ruby colour

Generous, engaging nose with a complex aroma of candied black and red fruits on a delicate smoky liquorice base

Superb finish with a vigorous, captivating expression.

PREPARING AND SERVING   

La Croix de Mission is a perfect accompaniment to grilled or roast red meat, game and cheese

Serving temperature 13°C, preferably decanted several hours before drinking

CELLARING   

This wine is perfect to drink now but will develop beautifully over a period of 2 to 10 years