2018 Frédéric Mabileau Les Racines Cabernet Franc

The plot is located on the Bourgueil appellation, in Chouzé-sur-Loire, very close to the Loire. It was Frédéric’s grandfather who planted these vines more than 45 years ago at a place called “Champs Colesse”. The surrounding environment defines these racy and pure aromas. Fiery and wild like the Loire. Its discreet breeding tames its marked character.

The vineyard
With a soil composed of clay and gravel, Racines reflects the power that this terroir offers. All of our grapes are harvested by hand and no insecticide is used on our vines that are about fifty years old.

Vinification
In order to accurately reveal the animality of this cuvée, we raise it for 18 months in demi-muids. The yeasts are indigenous and the wine has few sulphites, 23 mg/L in total.