Saumur Champigny La Marginale Domaine des Roches Neuves, biodynamic, full bodied Loire red, a cross between Burgundy and Claret, rich yet elegant, Loire at its best, only made in suitable fine vintages. Cuvée Marginale is a selection of the best grapes (tiny yields of 25hl/ha) put into barriques neuves, a felicitous amalgam of Bordeaux and Loire styles, The vines for the Marginale are situated on the superb clayey-limestone soil of Fosse de Chaintrés. This cuvée is only made in the best years when the grapes achieve a minimum of 13 degrees alcohol. Yields for the Marginale are a miniscule 25hl/ha; the grapes are macerated for 30-35 days, then the wine is placed in new oak to undergo malolactic fermentation. It will mature for 18-24 months depending on the vintage
Is Vegan? | Yes |
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Bottle Size | 750ml |
Production Method | Biodynamic, Natural, Organic |
Producer | Domaine Des Roches Neuves |
Country | France |
Region | Loire, France |
Vintage | 2017 |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Full bodied |
Grape | Cabernet Franc |
Terroir | Clayey-limestone soil of Fosse de Chaintrés |
Alcohol | 12.5% abv |
Maturation | 18 - 24 months in barrels |
Total Sulphur | Below 50mg/l |
Annual Production | 0 - 5,000 bottles |
Ageing Potential | Leave 5 years and will age much longer |
Food Matching | Blue Cheese, Charcuterie, Red Meat |
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