COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Des Huards
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine des Huards Le Pressoir 2018 is a red wine from the Cheverny AOC in the Loire Valley, France. It is a single-vineyard cuvée sourced from the domain's most calcareous site, featuring vines that average 50 years in age. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. Domaine des Huards is a family-owned estate with a history dating back to 1846, currently managed by the seventh generation of the family. The 2018 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
13-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A single-vineyard cuvée from a calcareous site.
Fact 02
Vines average 50 years of age.
Fact 03
Fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine des Huards Le Pressoir involves harvesting the Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes separately. Each varietal is then fermented individually, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in tank. The producer is known for its dedication to respecting the terroir and crafting balanced wines.
