 Clos 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
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THE MOST IMPORTANT
Vintages in sale |
2007, 2008 et 2009 |
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 |
5,90 to 14,60 € |
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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