Sylvain Dittière La Porte Saint-Jean Les Cormiers 2021
Properties:
- Type Red
- Year 2021
- Alcohol 11.5
- Volume 0.75L
- Style Dry
- Country France
- Winery SYLVAIN DITTIÈRE
- Packaging 6 bottles
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Sylvain Dittière La Porte Saint-Jean Les Cormiers 2021
A dry red wine made from Cabernet Franc in the AOC Saumur, Loire Valley. It is characterized by its solid structure, fine tannins, and an aromatic profile of ripe red and black fruits, accompanied by forest floor notes and a subtle smoky touch.
Key facts
- Grape variety: Cabernet Franc
- D.O. / Region: AOC Saumur (Val de Loire)
- Winery: Sylvain Dittière
- Soil / Altitude: Clay, limestone, and flint
- Ageing / Cellaring potential: 18-24 months in oak / High cellaring potential
The vineyard
The grapes are sourced from a select parcel with thin, rocky soil composed of clay over a limestone and flint bedrock. This unique terroir ensures balanced ripening and lends a distinct mineral character to the wine.
Ideal combination
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then gravity-fed into oak barrels in an underground cellar, where it ages for 18 to 24 months before being bottled without fining or filtration.
Why buy it
This dry red wine from the Loire Valley is an outstanding choice for collectors seeking a cellaring wine with excellent aging potential. Its elegant and complex profile makes it a perfect match for sophisticated dinners. To add this limited-production gem to your cellar, you can buy Sylvain Dittière La Porte Saint-Jean Les Cormiers 2021 online directly from our store.
