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CLOS DU VIGNEAU

CLOS DU VIGNEAUClos du Vigneau is a family estate located in Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil. Six generations of Jamet winemakers have been here since 1820. The soils are composed of sand and pebbles called ³graviers², a type of soil which very quickly heats up and makes for supple, light, fruity wines. The 22 hectares of vines are of the Cabernet Franc variety. The average yield is intentionally limited to 55 hectolitres per hectare, so as to improve the intrinsic quality of the wines. Manual harvesting methods allow the grapes to be picked quickly and at optimum ripeness. Fermentation is carried out in modern, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, offering a guarantee of irreproachable hygiene. The wine stays there for 3 to 5 months, then goes down to the cellar, where it matures at its own speed in wooden casks providing perfect oxygenation. The wines have a fine, brilliant ruby-red colour, the aromas of raspberry are subtle and complex, the wines elegant and supple, harmonious and perfectly balanced. These are clean, honest wines with good ageing potential.

COORDONNEES
Owner's name : EARL Clos du Vigneau - A. Jamet
Who's in charge : EARL Clos du Vigneau - A. Jamet
Adress : BP 06 37140 Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Phone : 02 47 97 75 10
Fax : 02 47 97 98 98
E-Mail : closduvigneau@vinsdusiecle.com
Top French Wines Site : www.topfrenchwines.com/closduvigneau
Personal website : www.clos-du-vigneau.com


THE MOST IMPORTANT
Vintages in sale
2003 and 2002
Established
1820
Average annual
80 000 bottles
Surface
22 ha
Vine Age
25 years
Soil and exposure
Sands and gravels deep, Southern
Vine stocks
Cabernet franc 99%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 1%
Technique
Traditional wine making, picking off, pressing, 2 weeks fermenting out of thermobabbited tanks, racking, filtration. Maturing 6 months out of barrels of oak
Characteristics
Wines light, supple and fruity, very aromatic
Served with
White meats, roasted, coq au vin, stews, fish stew, stuffed cabbage, cheeses
Prices
5 to 6 €

REFERENCES
References in France
On table in many restaurants
Others references
Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins de France
National and export sales (%)
France : 90 - Export : 10
Main trading partners
Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany
 
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