The Three Oaks 2019 - Vincent Ricard - Touraine 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48
This cuvée comes from old vines with Sauvignon as the grape variety (For the oldest from 1947) Facing south on the clay-limestone hillsides bordering the banks of the Cher. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 The grapes are harvested by hand with sorting. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 The wine ferments slowly for three months in barrels at 17°C in the cellar. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 The aging is carried out on fine lees with stirring every 4 days for 8 months in 400 l barrels. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 This family estate for 5 generations is located on the slopes of the Cher, facing south. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 It is spread over 35 ha in Touraine Appellation including 32.50 ha in Sauvignon and 2.50 in hillside. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 Soil work and natural grassing are required on the estate, in other words sustainable cultivation. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48 The estate has been certified organic since the 2016 vintage. 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48