COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Fabien Duveau
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fabien Duveau Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg Varrains 2022 is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Saumur-Champigny appellation in France's Loire Valley. Produced by eighth-generation winemaker Fabien Duveau, the wine originates from the 'Le Bourg' parcel in Varrains, characterized by limestone and clay soils. Duveau's approach emphasizes organic and biodynamic farming, aiming to express the unique identity of each vineyard parcel. The wine is aged in concrete vats, preserving the purity of the grape and its terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines for 'Le Bourg' were planted in 1966.
Fact 02
Fabien Duveau practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
Fact 03
The estate is rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Fabien Duveau Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg Varrains 2022 begins with a manual harvest. The grapes undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in concrete vats, a technique chosen to preserve the purity of the fruit and terroir. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 months, also in concrete vats, before bottling. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the natural characteristics of the Cabernet Franc grape and the specific vineyard site to express themselves.
