COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château de Minière
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Minière Cabernet Franc 2017 is a red wine from the Bourgueil AOC in the Loire Valley, France. The estate is known for its commitment to organic viticulture and a long history of female management. The vineyards feature a mix of young and centenarian vines planted on tuffeau limestone, sandy, and gravelly soils. The current owners, Kathleen Van den Berghe and Sigurd Mareels, focus on producing wines that reflect the purity of the Cabernet Franc grape and the diversity of their terroirs.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Managed by women for centuries.
Fact 02
Certified organic since 2010/2013.
Fact 03
Vines range from 10 to 100 years old.
Fact 04
Estate uses amphorae and foudres in winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château de Minière practices organic viticulture across its 29 hectares, with vines ranging from 10 to 100 years old. The estate utilizes diverse vessels in its winemaking, including amphorae and foudres, to craft its Cabernet Franc. Aging protocols vary by cuvée, with some wines aged in tanks and others potentially in oak. The estate holds High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.
