About The Producer
Domaine Lavigne is in the commune of Varrains, just outside of the town of Saumur. There is a palm tree right inside the walls of the Domaine, which tells you the climate is temperate. Domaine Lavigne is a family effort going on its 3rd generation. What started as a mixed agricultural farm with some livestock and asparagus, gave way to vines. Under the direction of Gilbert Lavigne, the vines prevailed. Pascale Levine inherited the Domaine from her father, Gilbert. Since 2009, the Domaine under the care of Pascale and her husband, Antoine Veron.
Terroir & Vineyard Practices:
The Lavigne's have 33 ha of Cabernet Franc, which are planted on terroirs of sandy and caillouteux (stony) soil. This wine is sourced from their Domaine's best terroir and their oldest vines.
Tasting Notes
Rich, concentrated, with very expressive aromas of violets and dark red fruits. This wine sees no time in oak barrels for a pure fruit expression. Ready to drink tonight!
Vinification
Selective (triée) harvest with destemming. Brief maceration of 20 to 25 days in temperature-controlled vats. This wine sees no oak.
