Vintage 2019
Made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this cuvée is aged in oak barrels selected by us for a minimum of 12 months. This cuvée combines finesse, elegance and roundness.
Why this name: Amour Fût?
The Merlot present in this blend is planted on the plot: Le Fief des Amoureux .
Bottled at the castle
Technical sheet:
Wine region: Loire Valley
Appellation: IGP Merlot – Cabernet Franc
Grape variety: Merlot 75% and Cabernet Franc 25%
Wine type: Red
Soil: Argilo-siliceous / Gneiss and mica schist
Aging – Vinification: thermovinification and pneumatic pressing, fermentation in vats at low temperature to enhance the aromas and then aeging in oak barrels for a minimum of 1 year
Alcohol: 12.5%
Keeping: 2 to 8 years
Serving temperature: between 12° and 14°