Sylvain Dittière La Porte Saint-Jean Les Pouches Rouge 2021

This dry red wine from the AOC Saumur Rouge, crafted by the Sylvain Dittière winery, highlights the purity of the Cabernet Franc grape. It features a silky texture, balanced tannins, and an aromatic profile of dark fruits, spices, and a subtle smoky nuance.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Cabernet Franc
• D.O. / Region: AOC Saumur Rouge (Val de Loire)
• Winery: Sylvain Dittière
• Soil / Altitude: Alluvial and quaternary limestone soils with sandy-loam surface
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Prolonged aging

The vineyard

The grapes originate from the Les Pouches plot, located near Montreuil-Bellay in the Loire Valley. The vineyards stretch across alluvial and quaternary limestone soils with a sandy-loam surface, bringing freshness and minerality to the wine.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Vinification is carried out with minimal intervention, followed by prolonged aging in the estate's historic cellar, allowing for a slow and harmonious development of its structure.

Why buy it

It is an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant red wine with great cellaring potential. Its depth and persistent finish make it the ideal companion for special dinners. If you wish to enrich your collection, you can buy Sylvain Dittière La Porte Saint-Jean Les Pouches Rouge 2021 online directly from our shop.