COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Yvonne
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Yvonne La Folie is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Saumur-Champigny appellation in France's Loire Valley. The estate, with a history dating back to the 16th century, is now managed by Mathieu Vallée, who upholds a commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices. The 'La Folie' cuvée originates from vines aged 15 to 50 years on clay and limestone soils in Champigny. The estate's winemaking philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts and bottling wines without fining or filtering.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Farmed using biodynamic principles since 2012.
Fact 02
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Fact 03
Vines range from 15 to 50 years old.
Fact 04
Minimal sulfur is used in production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Château Yvonne La Folie is produced from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes hand-harvested from vines aged 15 to 50 years on clay and limestone soils in Champigny. Vinification begins with native yeast fermentation in concrete vats for approximately three weeks, with some portions fermented as whole clusters. Malolactic fermentation is then carried out. The wine matures for 12 months in wooden vats, including foudres and barriques. It is bottled with minimal sulfur, unfined and unfiltered.
