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Cabernet Franc

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Cabernet Franc Bottle
Appellation
Touraine
Variety
Cabernet Franc
Age of Vines
30
Farming
Certified organic
Soil
Clay-limestone
Altitude
75 meters
Fermentation
Hand-harvested, destemmed, natural yeast fermentation in tronconic oak vats, 3-week maceration with 5 punchdowns
Aging
12 months in 228L French oak barrels, vegan

Overview

Xavier’s Cabernet Franc comes from two parcels located in the Touraine, Chesnay, and La Rochère. These vines average 30 years old and are planted in clay-limestone soils.

Ratings & Reviews

90

2017 Cabernet Franc

Source: VM

Loire, France
  • Location
    Loire, France
  • Appellation
    Touraine
  • Proprietor
    Xavier Weisskopf
  • Winemaker
    Xavier Weisskopf
  • Size / Elevation
    17 hectares / 75-100 meters

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