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Château de Parnay - Saumur Champigny, Cabernet Franc 2016 Château de Parnay - Saumur Champigny, Cabernet Franc 2016

Château de Parnay - Saumur Champigny, Cabernet Franc 2016

Parnay's Flagship Wine!

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Type:Red

Varietal:Cabernet Franc

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:13%

Region:Loire Valley

Country:France

Tasting Notes

Nestled along the picturesque Loire River, on the renowned clay and limestone terroir of Saumur-Champigny appellation, Château de Parnay has proudly crafted exceptional wines for over two centuries. Grounded in their unwavering commitment to authenticity. The Flagship wine of the house, has a powerful and velvety nose unfolds, where raspberry and strawberry compote mingle with toasted notes of licorice and a hint of leather, offering a rich complexity of remarkable depth. The wine's delicate tannin structure caresses and envelops the palate generously. Throughout the tasting journey, a nuanced palette of aromas creates a lingering sensory experience, highlighted by delicate hints of strawberry fruit jellies, culminating in a subtly sweet finish, gracefully guided by the tannins.

Technical Info

Brand:Château de Parnay

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:ECOCERT - 49/112783/1171673

Country of Origin:France

Serving Temperature:16-18°C

Bottle Produced:6000

Drink By:2031

Wine Ageing:24-Month ageing 500L new French oak barrels.

Winemaking Style:Traditional

Harvest:Hand-harvested

Winemaking:Destemmed grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled vats, with an extended maceration period of 50 days.

Viticulture:Saumur-Champigny appellation, sourced from 40-year-old vines grown in clay and limestone soil on the hillsides overlooking the Loire River.

Food Pairing:Pork tenderloin with soy glaze, Rib-eye steak with black truffle and blue cheese, Stuffed capsicum, Pan-seared squab with a balsamic reduction, Liver and onions served with a rich gravy.

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Château de Parnay

Chateau de Parnay, an enchanting historical chateau with roots tracing back to the middle ages. Antoine Cristal, illustrious predecessor, left an indelible mark by being the first to introduce American Rootstock to Loire region. In 1905, During Antoine's helm Chateau de Parnay Blanc achieved a remarkable feat by being crowned the best among great French wines. In 2006, the Château found a new custodian in Roger Vincenot, a renowned producer hailing from Champagne, adding another chapter to its storied history. Spanning 35 hectares within the Saumur-Champigny appellation, the Chateau also boasts two notable Monopoles, La Coulée du Méridien thrives in an exceptional clay-limestone terroir, terraced to capture the full southern exposure and intriguingly, it lies right on the path of the Greenwich Meridian and Le Clos D’entre Les Murs, a mesmerizing parcel with 11 parallel walls, Chenin Blanc reigns supreme, and its uniqueness is recognized as a Historic Monument.

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