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France: Loire Valley: Saumur Champigny

Saumur Champigny

 

             Château du Hureau

Neatly set with its back leaning against the limestone hillside  and resting atop of tuffeau stone, Château du Hureau is an impressive sight.

The estate plants 17 hectares of vineyards divided into 21 parcels, all of which feature soft tuffeau soils but varying topsoils that give each vineyard plot its own distinct character.

Winemaker: Philippe Vatan

 

Wines:

     

Fevettes Saumur

Champigny 2005

ITEM # HURFEV05 

Varietal:

100% Cabernet Franc

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: From fruit sourced from 50 year old vines, juices are fermented for 35 days. Malolactic fermentation and elevage occurs in stainless steel vats.

Tasting Notes, Reviews & Ratings

         

 

Lisagathe Saumur

Champigny 2003

ITEM # HURSCLIS03 

Varietal:

100% Cabernet Franc

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The grapes are hand-selected from 35 year old vines before being fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes, Reviews & Ratings           

             

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