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2021 Ferme de la Sansonnière, Les Gélinettes, Vin de France

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Franc
Ready - youthful
Product: 20218175072
2021 Ferme de la Sansonnière, Les Gélinettes, Vin de France

Description

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Gélinette, an old French term for grouse, reflects the Anjou region's historical abundance of this bird amid its rich agricultural landscape. Mark Angeli of Ferme de la Sansonnière initially experimented with Cabernet Sauvignon but transitioned to Grolleau due to its potential for quality red wines. Despite criticism for its high yields and typical use in rosé, this indigenous grape can yield fragrant and complex wines when cultivated with care.

Originally labelled "Jeunes Vignes des Gélinettes," Mark Angeli's 2020 cuvée is now simply "Gélinettes" as the vines matured and became solely dedicated to Grolleau production. The grapes undergo hand destemming, followed by a three-week maceration before ageing in tanks. Best enjoyed paired with succulent pork dishes. 

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Cabernet Franc
Body Full Bodied
Producer Ferme de la Sansonnière

About this wine

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is widely planted in Bordeaux and is the most important black grape grown in the Loire. In the Médoc it may constitute up to 15% of a typical vineyard - it is always blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and is used to add bouquet and complexity to the wines. It is more widely used in St.Emilion where it adapts well to the cooler and moister clay soils - Cheval Blanc is the most famous Cabernet Franc wine in the world, with the final blend consisting of up to 65% of the grape.
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Ferme de la Sansonnière

Located in the Loire Valley of France, specifically in the Anjou region, Ferme de la Sansonnière is celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices aimed at producing wines that maintain environmental sustainability.
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