Le Fief Noir , Somnambule 2022 (red)

Le Fief Noir , 'Somnambule' 2022

Cabernet Franc + Grolleau

Loire, France

”Le Fief Noir is an Estate of 30ha in the centre of the Anjou Noir, near to Angers, in the municipality of Saint-Lambert du Lattay. The Anjou Noir is a unique wine-growing area at the extremity of the Est Armorican massif and the north-west of Anjou. Noir, or “Black”, due to the stone which composed its subsoil: The Schist. Formed 30 million years ago, The Black Anjou schist offered an exceptional diversity of soil relief due to its history and its transformation through the ages. This stone is structured in a leaflet model, which constitute an ideal terroir for the vine growing. In fact, the high number of fissure in the rock allow the vine to develop its roots within. Due to this, the roots will be able to explore a vast space and drain a wide variety of minerals.

Culture: simple guyot pruning, disbudding then leaf stripping in spring. Plowing promotes deep rooting of the vine which thus resists the lack of water even better.

Vinification: whole cluster maceration for 15 days. Fermentation in concrete vats with native yeasts. Breeding in tank for a period of approximately 6 months.

Tasting: ruby red color. Expressive and pleasant nose, with notes of red fruits. We particularly distinguish aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant. The pallet is marked by flexibility and roundness. It has a rich and intense finale with aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry.” -Fief Noir