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Gilbert Chon 2020 Cabernet Franc 'Le Tristan'
Little did we know that les frères Chon also make an unspeakably delicious and soft Cabernet Franc that offers all the uncomplicated charm of which this grape is capable. This often-lightweight wine has an uncommon degree of sheer fruitiness. And what a bargain!
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FCH-CFT20 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
ABV | 12.5 |
Residual Sugar | 1 |
Acidity | 3.2 |
Closure | Synthetic Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | 50% Thermovinification, 50% Cuvaison (Tradititional Maceration) 3 weeks |
Destemming | Complete |
Destemming | 15 days |
Filtered | Yes |
Yeast | Cultured |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 25mg/L |
Vineyard Name | Chateau de la Jousseliniere, Clos de la Chapelle |
Soil Type | Schist |
Elevation (meters) | 10 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northeast |
Vine Age | 70 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Vine Training | Taille Guyot Simple non Palissee |
Picking | Machine |
Annual Production | 750 |
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