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This geological matrix gives the wine a distinct \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensures a very clean finish on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process preserves the purity of the fruit through \u003cstrong\u003edirect pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e of the freshly harvested bunches. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature to maintain aromatic precision. The wine then matures through \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step to impart a pleasant \u003cstrong\u003erounded texture\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate without ever weighing down the sip. 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The bouquet weaves together aromas of cherry and red fruits with \u003cstrong\u003espicy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate smoky hints. On the palate, it is fragrant and smooth, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esoft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide an enveloping, silky structure. Hints of plum and wild blueberry enhance the ripe, juicy fruit, making it a \u003cstrong\u003esummer red\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect to serve slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the area around Nantes, on an estate in the Vendée overlooking the Boulogne valley. The vines, around thirty-five years old, grow on soils composed mainly of \u003cstrong\u003eclay and schist\u003c\/strong\u003e. This geological matrix, combined with the region’s \u003cstrong\u003ecool climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives the variety a pronounced elegance. The estate covers fifty hectares of vineyards. 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