Le Petit St Vincent Saumur Champigny 'Les Poyeux' 2020

Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc.

Vineyard Cultivation:
In the small circle of elite producers in the heartland of Saumur-
Champigny in Varrains, the lively, friendly and talented Dominique
Joseph is impossible to miss. Fully organically farmed since 1992,
the Domaine grows 12 hectares of vineyard perfectly located over
55 different locations. "Les Poyeux" is a single vineyard ideally
located with south exposure to the sun. Joseph has one hectare in
"Les Poyeux" split into two vineyards growing on yellow sandy
soils at the top and on clay and limestone lower on the slope.

Vinification:
Harvested by hand then the grapes are destemmed to undergo their
maceration in an oak vat for “Les Poyeux”. A low yielding vineyard
is always offering wines of great depth and complexity. Once the
maceration or infusion is done, the “Les Poyeux” cuvée is then
matured for twelve months on fine lees in French oak barrels and
then an extra seven months in a concrete tank.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose, aromas of red and black fruits mingle with light hints
of cocoa and truffle. The palate is harmonious and velvety. There is a
lot of concentration in this wine but it is nonetheless very ethereal. Importer's notes.