Domaine de la Guilloterie
Saumur Champigny – 2016
Region: France - Loire
Domaine de la Guilloterie
For six generations, from 1835, the Duveau family has produced wine at their estate, Domaine de La Guilloterie, in the Saumur Champigny region of the Loire Valley. Now, Patrice and Philippe Duveau carry on the family legacy and manage the 50 hectare (123 acre) estate.
Grapes / Soils
| Wine | Blend | Vine Age | Soil Type | Vineyard Area ha or acres |
| Saumur-Champigny Rouge | Cabernet Franc 100% | Planted 1980 – 2005 | Calcereous, rocky “Tuffeau” | 10.5 ha |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards owned by Duveau family since 1835 for six generations
- Now led by Patrice and son Remi
- Domaine de la Guilloterie vineyards in the Saumur region spread over 50 ha in Saint-Cyr en Bourg, south of the Loire river
- 10 ha devoted to Samur Champigny, with calcareous soils with good drainage that quickly warm in the sun
- Vineyard certified HEV level 2, with 100% native grass cover to promote soil health
- Leaf removal to promote grape health
Harvest Notes
- Harvested by hand, berries carefully selected by hand on a sorting table prior to destemming
- 14 – 18 day fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature
- Aged in tank 10 months before bottling
Winemaker's Notes
Deep & dark color. Round, yummy and silky nose on fresh and ripe dark fruits notes. Fleshy palate on very ripe berries and warm fruits and plums notes, with the perfect Cabernet Franc raciness and St. Cyr en Bourg terroir expression, but remaining round, savory and with a long finish.
Wine Summary
100% Cabernet Franc; Alcohol 13.5%; Vine age – 10-35 years; “Tuffeau” soils of limestone-clay with chalky subsoil; vineyard sustainably certified HEV level 2; fermented in stainless steel tanks 10-14 days; aged in tank 10 months before bottling at the estate.
Technical Information
- 100% Cabernet Franc grapes
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Vine age: 10 – 35 years
- Soil: limestone-clay soil and sub soils mix called “Tuffeau”
- Sustainable HEV 2 certification
General Info
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Appellation(s) | Saumur, Saumur-Champigny |
| Proprietors | Patrice and Philippe Duveau |
| Founded | 1835 |
| Winemaker | Patrice and Philippe Duveau |
| Annual Production | 4,500 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |