Château de Fosse-Sèche - Eolithe 2016 (rött/red): Welcome to the hidden gems of Val de Loire!

Château de Fosse-Sèche - Eolithe 2016 (rött/red): Welcome to the hidden gems of Val de Loire!Eolithe is the main cuve of Chteau de Fosse Sche and a great introduction to the distinctive features of its wines: elegance and precision, minerality and tense fruity aromas. Made almost exclusively of Cabernet Franc and of a drop of Cabernet Sauvignon, produced with a short maceration but a long maturation on lees, this red wine is fit as an athlete and as such manages to combine freshness and power. A perfect match for a rack of lamb, duck breast

Eolithe is the main cuvée of Château de Fosse-Sèche and a great introduction to the distinctive features of its wines: elegance and precision, minerality and tense fruity aromas. Made almost exclusively of Cabernet Franc and of a drop of Cabernet Sauvignon, produced with a short maceration but a long maturation on lees, this red wine is fit as an athlete and as such manages to combine freshness and power. A perfect match for a rack of lamb, duck breast or fried mushrooms. Best served between 12 and 14°.

Priset gäller för 1 flaska på 75cl / Price is for one 75cl bottle.

Technical information :

Grape variety: 99% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vines: Between 10 and over 60 years old

Soil: Jurassic plateau with stony structure (flint) with gravels bound together with slightly clayey earth. Free of any gross limestone, this soil allows a very deep rooting.

Climate: Temperate zone with oceanic influence, fostering a slow and progressive maturation.

Cultural method: Organic (certified by Ecocert) and biodynamic (certified by Biodyvin)

Yield: Less than 20hl/ha

Vinification: Maceration 3 to 15 days, maturation 14 months on lees.

Keeping potential: 20 years