Sylvain Gaudron Estate
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, from Vouvray in the Loire Valley, France that produce the "Les Clos Francs" brand in Vouvray.
Since about 1890, four generations of the Gaudron family have lived in Vernou, running a vineyard that covers 25 hectares (62 acres, about two-thirds of the vines are at least thirty years old on average. All of the vines grown in the Vouvray area are of the Chenin variety also known as Pineau de la Loire. The method has not changed since 1890 we just had the chance to perfect our recipes. The Domaine Sylvain Gaudron is run by hard workers people and real passionate wine makers
Sylvain Gaudron Vineyard
When you come to the estate, the welcome in the wine storehouse, the visit to the cellars in the rock that go back to the 13th century (1,000m of galleries, the commentaries and the free tasting sessions will help you to appreciate the aromas and flavors of our wine.
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Alain Jaume Gigondas Terrasses de Montmirail is made from 65% Grenache the rest Syrah, Mourvèdre by less than 15%.
Deep red garnet color. Aromas of ripe and black fruits. On the palate the wine is rich, powerful and harmonious - well balanced with wild berry and pepper dominating.
Soil types
Located in and around the famous area called “Dentelles de Montmirail”, the landscape typicity is made by a rocky bar (between 100 and 600 meters high). Soils are made of clay and sand with limestone. The “Dentelles” appeared thanks to the pressure between the Pyrenees and Alps mountains. This is a land of predilection to produce both powerful and fresh wines. Nights are cooler and the grapes ripeness usually comes in late September.
Winemaking & aging
Traditional wine-making in stainless and concrete vats. Crushed and destemmed grapes. Average of 18 days of vatting with pigeages. Ageing in vats mostly and oak barrels. Bottling after 12 – 14 months.
While the wine has sufficient tannins and structure for long-term bottle aging, Caymus Cabernet is dark and concentrated, with ripe, luxurious, fruit-driven softness that shows from the day of release.