Les Millerits 2020

AOC - Organic wine

VINEYARD

Region : Loire – Zone Coteaux de l'Aubance

Climat : Oceanic climate. Westerly exposure

Grape variety : Cabernet Sauvignon   

Average age of vines : 30 years

Yield : 40 hectolitres per hectare

VINIFICATION

Harvest : By hand

Vinification : Grapes de-stalked and pressed, Maleolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, Pellicular maceration for 20 days

Ageing : Aged in French oak barrels or one year (1/3 new barrels, 1/3 barrels of one year, 1/3 barrels of 2 years)

Origin of the oak : Tronçais, les Vosges and l'Allier.

TASTING NOTES (by Didier Coutenceau - Oenologist)

Beautiful robe, dark ruby colour with delightful crimson highlights.

Its bouquet develops in the decanter with an intense full-blooded complexity. Red and black fruits almost candied, licorice, slate and tobacco.

The palate confirms the olfactory impressions with the same density, the same vigour and richness of expression.

A lot of finesse in the texture of the tannins, surrounded by a silky smoothness.

A fine, long finish with a gentle residue of fruits and spices.

PREPARING AND SERVING   

The Anjou Villages Brissac "Les Millerits" is a perfect accompaniment to :

• Conserves of duck or goose
• Game
• Roast, glazed or spiced poultry
• Cheeses

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 5 to 15 year.