Saumur Champigny Lieu-Dit Clos de Pérou

Grape variety Cabernet franc

Soil This Lieu-dit is only developed on tuffeau stone (upper Turonian chalk). The soils developed are mostly deep, clayey. There is a significant area of thin soil where the chalk is usually less than 60 cm deep and provides a moderate but relatively constant supply of water, which is conducive to quality viticulture.
The parcel benefits from a wide opening onto the Loire, and the Atlantic influences coming up the valley are clearly felt. The microclimate is mild and temperate.
Total surface area of the parcels: 5 ha

Vinification The harvest begins after checking the ripeness and health of the grapes.
- Total de-stemming of the harvest.
- Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, between 26 and 28°C.
- Light daily pumping over during the first third of the alcoholic fermentation, as well as a fairly long maceration to extract the full potential of the grapes.
- Malolactic fermentation in our cellars at a depth of 25 m.