Chateau de Coulaine, Les Picasses 2020
Tasting Note:
100% Cabernet franc
Made from a 1.8 ha plot in one of the best known vineyards in Chinon on the limestone plateau in the commune of Beaumont-en-Véron located just above the chateau. Vinified in cement with indigenous yeast and then aged for 12 months in 400 litre barrels (1/3rd new) and then another 6 months in large old foudres, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal S02, Very expressive and seductive dark fruits, additional structure compared to Diablesse.
Region & Appellation:
Located in Chinon, Loire Valley, France. The estate covers 19 hectares.
History:
Château de Coulaine is a family-owned estate that has been passed down through generations since the 15th century. Today, it is managed by the latest generation with Jean de Bonnaventure and his wife Tatiana, who took over in 2017.
Vineyard:
Vines cultivated at the Chateau de Coulaine since 1434, no chemicals were ever used in the vineyard and the estate is certified organic since 1994.
Soils:
· Clay-Gravel (Pieds Rotis, Clos de la Cure) – deep soil and great to stock water and nutrients
· “Millarges” (Chateau de Coulaine, Clos de Turpenay) - yellow shell sands mixed with silt adapted for fresh and fruity red
· Sandy Clay (Bonnaventure) – heavy soil with a sticky texture in rainy days, quite productive, so must be balanced with stricter pruning. Give wines with more density, tannins and dark fruit aromas.
· Clay-limestone (Diablesse, Picasses) – balanced composition, easy to work, limestone helps to retain heat, Gives wine with higher complexity and longer ageing capacity
Chateau de Coulaine, Les Picasses 2020
Tasting Note:
100% Cabernet franc
Made from a 1.8 ha plot in one of the best known vineyards in Chinon on the limestone plateau in the commune of Beaumont-en-Véron located just above the chateau. Vinified in cement with indigenous yeast and then aged for 12 months in 400 litre barrels (1/3rd new) and then another 6 months in large old foudres, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal S02, Very expressive and seductive dark fruits, additional structure compared to Diablesse.
Region & Appellation:
Located in Chinon, Loire Valley, France. The estate covers 19 hectares.
History:
Château de Coulaine is a family-owned estate that has been passed down through generations since the 15th century. Today, it is managed by the latest generation with Jean de Bonnaventure and his wife Tatiana, who took over in 2017.
Vineyard:
Vines cultivated at the Chateau de Coulaine since 1434, no chemicals were ever used in the vineyard and the estate is certified organic since 1994.
Soils:
· Clay-Gravel (Pieds Rotis, Clos de la Cure) – deep soil and great to stock water and nutrients
· “Millarges” (Chateau de Coulaine, Clos de Turpenay) - yellow shell sands mixed with silt adapted for fresh and fruity red
· Sandy Clay (Bonnaventure) – heavy soil with a sticky texture in rainy days, quite productive, so must be balanced with stricter pruning. Give wines with more density, tannins and dark fruit aromas.
· Clay-limestone (Diablesse, Picasses) – balanced composition, easy to work, limestone helps to retain heat, Gives wine with higher complexity and longer ageing capacity