Saumur-Champigny L'Île Quatre Sous Château Yvonne 2021
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Cabernet Franc grapes from seven plots are blended together to create a delicate and fruit-forward wine that is delightfully drinkable.
More infoThe Ile de Quatre Sous blends grape varieties from seven plots located in the hamlets of Les Varennes and Bourreau in the heart of the village of Parnay. The tuffeau limestone soil with a sandy top layer is perfect for red wine. Cabernet Franc vines have been organically grown here since 1997, allowing a rich biodiversity to take root. The grapes are harvested by hand in the morning to help keep them cool. Afterwards they are carefully sorted before the entire harvest is put into 50-hectolitres concrete tanks. Maceration takes place over three weeks without punching down or pumping over the cap, leaving the native yeast to spontaneously start the fermentation process. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in concrete vats during the nine-month maturation process.
Known for their soft and fruity Cabernets, the Parnay terroir keeps its promise, creating a cuvée with aromas of black and red fruits, with subtle earthy overtones. The palate is dynamic and fresh with light tannins, making it delightfully drinkable.
Lot presentation
Saumur-Champigny L'Île Quatre Sous Château Yvonne 2021
The wine
The Ile de Quatre Sous blends grape varieties from seven plots located in the hamlets of Les Varennes and Bourreau in the heart of the village of Parnay. The tuffeau limestone soil with a sandy top layer is perfect for red wine. Cabernet Franc vines have been organically grown here since 1997, allowing a rich biodiversity to take root. The grapes are harvested by hand in the morning to help keep them cool. Afterwards they are carefully sorted before the entire harvest is put into 50-hectolitres concrete tanks. Maceration takes place over three weeks without punching down or pumping over the cap, leaving the native yeast to spontaneously start the fermentation process. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in concrete vats during the nine-month maturation process.
Known for their soft and fruity Cabernets, the Parnay terroir keeps its promise, creating a cuvée with aromas of black and red fruits, with subtle earthy overtones. The palate is dynamic and fresh with light tannins, making it delightfully drinkable.
About the Producer Château Yvonne
Mathieu Vallée has been running Château Yvonne located right in the heart of Saumur Champigny since 2007. Son of a winemaker, Vallée looks after his eleven hectares of vines (three white and eight red) which are divided into 28 parcels and planted with Chenin and Cabernet Franc. Organically certified since 2007, the work in the wine cellar is also very natural, with as little intervention as possible. Fermentation take place using indigenous yeasts and malolactic fermentation is spontaneous. Mathieu Vallée's talent is gradually becoming established given the quality and consistency of his wines, even in difficult years. Without doubt this is a domaine to be watched.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Origin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Saumur-Champigny
Owner: Château Yvonne
Vintage: 2021
Colour: red
Service temperature: 15°
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine