COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Vignoble De La Jarnoterie
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cuvée Élégante is a 2023 red wine from Vignoble De La Jarnoterie, produced in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Loire Valley, France. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this wine is crafted from the estate's younger vines. The name 'Élégante' signifies its supple and elegant character, intended to be an approachable, fruit-forward expression of the appellation. Vignoble de la Jarnoterie is a historic family estate, established in 1893, with a commitment to precise winemaking that highlights the subtlety of Cabernet Franc and the estate's terroir. The vineyards are situated in a micro-climate protected by a forest, contributing to the wine's distinctiveness.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate has been in the same family for five generations.
Fact 02
Wines are aged in traditional tuffeau stone cellars.
Fact 03
The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE3).
Fact 04
The name 'Élégante' was chosen to embody the wine's character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cuvée Élégante is produced from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. Following harvest, which may involve manual sorting, the grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled vats to ensure a delicate extraction of aromas and tannins. The wine is then aged for 12 to 18 months, primarily in chestnut barrels, and further matured in the estate's tuffeau stone cellars. Vignoble de la Jarnoterie employs integrated farming practices, including vineyard grass covering and leaf thinning, and holds HVE3 certification, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship.
