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Touraine Gamay-Cabernet Franc, La Java des Grandes Espérances

Name: Touraine Gamay-Cabernet Franc, La Java des Grandes Espérances
SKU: 34805

A blend of about 85% Gamay and 15% Cabernet Franc, the Gamay supplies a soft, fruity aspect to the wine, whilst the Cabernet Franc complements this with darker fruit and a note of spice. The crushed grapes undergo a cold maceration for four days prior to the fermentation. The wine is pumped over the cap on a daily basis during the start of the fermentation and micro-oxygenation is carried out during the maturing process. Shows very fruity aromas of strawberry and raspberry, the palate is smooth finishing with a spicy note.

Product code: 34805

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Touraine Gamay-Cabernet Franc, La Java des Grandes Espérances

Details

Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2015/2016
Producer: Saget La Perrière
Primary grape: Gamay
Secondary grape: Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 34805

Ethical
Vegetarian
Vegan
Sulphites

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Expression

Light, bright, fresh reds

Appenzeller, Brie, chaumes, Cheddar, Cheshire, Gruyère, Morbier, parmesan, Port-Salut. Creamy blue
Bouillabaisse, cod with pancetta, seared e.g. salmon, sea bass, sea bream, tuna
Anise, basil, bay leaf, capers, chives, mint, sage, saffron
Light pork dishes, black pudding, charcuterie, roast chicken, goose, guinea fowl, turkey
Bolognese, tomato-based sauces e.g. napoletana. Lasagne, spicy sauces e.g. arrabiata, chorizo and paprika
Spicy, savoury e.g. teriyaki. Light Indian e.g. rogan josh. Jerk chicken or pork, piri-piri
Smoked and cured-meat salads. Grilled vegetables, olives, ratatouille, mushroom risotto

About the Wine

This cracking red Wine created by Saget La Perrière is crafted in the Touraine area of the Loire Valley. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark, you won't find it at multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, supplied by Saget La Perriere. Touraine Gamay-Cabernet Franc, La Java des Grandes Espérances is an interesting wine, made with Gamay and Malbec grapes. This wine has a cork closure and, like many wines on our list, this wine is suitable for vegan diets. Light and fresh red, a flexible choice to partner with a range of dishes from simple chicken to spicy lamb or beef.

Cabernet Franc

kah-bee-net fronk

It is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style. Depending on the region, additional aromas include tobacco, raspberry, bell pepper, cassis and violets.

Flavours:

Bell Pepper
Chili Pepper
Crushed Gravel
Raspberry
Strawberry

Gamay

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A French variety planted predominately in Beaujolais. With a fruity, floral, easy drinking this grape created earthy light-bodied red deliciously juicy wines.

Flavours:

Blackberry Bramble
Peony
Pomegranate
Potting Soil
Violet

The Country

France

Following on from a fantastic vintage the year before, French vineyards endured a mixed bag of weather conditions in the early part of the growing season followed by a long, hot summer which produced some memorable wines, even to rival to the excellence of the previous year.

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