Le Clos Du Chateau De Parnay

Le Clos Du Chateau De Parnay

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Le Clos Du Chateau De Parnay

Le Clos Du Chateau De Parnay

Wine at a glance:

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Red

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Loire

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Cabernet Franc

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Medium Bodied

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13.5

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Slight oak flavour

Saumur Champigny!

£25.00
Sale price  £25.00 Regular price 
Who makes it?

The story of Château de Parnay is one of restoration and reverence for winemaking history. In December 2006, Régis Vincenot took the helm of this historic estate with a clear mission: to restore the property to the legendary status it enjoyed under its illustrious 19th-century predecessor, Antoine Cristal. Drawing on years of expertise, Vincenot implemented rigorous improvements in both the vineyard and the winery, focusing on increased leaf area, precision trellising, and controlled yields. Today, the estate honors the spirit of innovation that once captivated figures like Georges Clémenceau, blending time-honored traditions with modern viticultural excellence to produce world-class Saumur Champigny wines.

How is it made?

Spanning 35 hectares within the prestigious Saumur Champigny appellation, the vineyard is defined by its exceptional clay-limestone soil and unique microclimates. The estate is divided into four distinct plots, including the famous "la côte" area, where vines overlook the Loire River from atop white stone cliffs. From the early-ripening heights of the Butte de la Folie to the specialized plots of Le Clos des Meuniers, the geography plays a vital role in the wine's character. Whether it is Cabernet Franc ripening in the sun-drenched terraces along the Greenwich Meridian or Chenin Blanc growing through the ingenious stone walls of Le Clos d’Entre les Murs, the terroir provides a perfect balance of drainage and mineral depth that is characteristic of the region's finest offerings.

What does it taste like?

The beautifully intense ruby colour reveals magnificent purple highlights that indicate its precious youth has been preserved… but also hint at heady and generous tears.

 

The initial slightly reticent nose is reminiscent of the château’s limestone troglodyte cellars and soon expands in the glass, surprising you as it releases its floral, leafy and red berry freshness.

 

The palate is rounded with a lovely well-structured smoothness and silky tannins from its clay-limestone terroir. A hint of vivacity in the finish is the hallmark of Loire wines and pleasantly invigorates.

 

Can be paired with grilled white meat, meaty stews, bœuf bourguignon, casseroles, and more) stuffed vegetables, cold meats, soft cheeses. 

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