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Rouge "Les Copines Aussi," Sablonnettes
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Rouge "Les Copines Aussi," Sablonnettes - NV

750 mL
Item # 11415

A lightly cloudy red wine based on the red Gamay grape. Hand harvested, destemmed before fermentation. Buoyant and delightfully fruity on the palate. Pair with a braised pork loin followed by a cheese plate.
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Color
Red
Vintage
NV
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Anjou and Saumur
Appellation/Village
Anjou
Producer
Sablonnettes
Grape Variety
Gamay
Chenin Blanc
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Item Notes

  • Limited Production: Only 2 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

Pairing Advice

This wine compliments a rich, firm sheep’s milk cheese(s), game sausage or smoked white meats.

About the Producer

Loire Valley, France Christine and Joel Menard have been making wine in the heart of the Coteaux du Layon AOC for more than twenty years. They produce an outstanding array of wines from Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Gamay and Chenin Blanc. They practice biodynamic methods in their 13 hectares of vines. Christine and Joel run their domain to very exacting standards and as a result they produce...

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More About This Wine

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Anjou

At the far western end of the Loire Valley lies the town of Angers, for which the region of Anjou is named. The wines of this region enjoyed great fame throughout the 12th and 13th centuries, when wine production was dominated by the white varietals Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Then, when phylloxera wiped out most of these plantings, the area was replanted with a large proportion of Cabernet Franc, as well as smaller plots of Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay. Today, Anjou is most famous...

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Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...

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