The Folie Lucé Cuvée Encore Saumur Champigny 2014 - 750 ml
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La Folie Lucé "Encore" 2014 is a red wine produced in the Saumur-Champigny appellation, located in the Loire Valley, on characteristic clay-limestone terroirs. This wine is made from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, which is the emblem of the region and which produces wines that are elegant, fruity and structured. The La Folie Lucé estate is recognized for its biodynamic and terroir-friendly production, seeking to produce authentic and expressive wines.
The "Encore" is a vintage that embodies the search for purity and finesse, while offering a beautiful complexity, particularly in this 2014 vintage, which was slightly cooler than other years, which allowed it to maintain good freshness and great precision.
Main features :
- Grape variety : 100% Cabernet Franc , a grape variety renowned for its freshness, finesse and aromas of red fruits. Cabernet Franc is particularly suited to the limestone soils of Saumur-Champigny and produces wines that are fruity, spicy and slightly vegetal.
- Region : Saumur-Champigny , an appellation located in the Loire Valley, which benefits from a temperate climate and a great diversity of clay-limestone soils, ideal for growing Cabernet Franc.
- Vintage : 2014, a cooler and wetter vintage than other years, but which produced wines with a beautiful freshness, a well-marked acidity and delicate aromas. This vintage highlights the purity of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins, offering a beautiful evolution in the bottle.
Sensory profile :
- Color : The color is light ruby red with slightly tiled highlights, a sign of the wine's maturation. It is bright and translucent, which is typical of well-made Cabernet Franc wines.
- Nose : The nose is fresh and expressive, with aromas of crisp red fruits such as cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . There are also spicy and slightly herbaceous notes (pepper, fresh herbs) and a delicate floral touch of violet . This fresh nose is characteristic of Cabernet Franc from Saumur-Champigny and testifies to the search for purity and elegance in winemaking.
- Palate : On the palate, the wine is very fine, with ripe, silky and well-integrated tannins. The texture is velvety, with a beautiful structure and great freshness. The aromas of red fruits dominate, supported by a lively acidity that gives the wine good length and a feeling of liveliness. The finish is clean and slightly mineral, with spicy touches and a small vegetal hint that gives freshness and complexity to the wine.
Breeding :
The 2014 La Folie Lucé "Encore" is aged in oak barrels (mostly foudres or large barriques), which allows the wine to mature while preserving the expression of the fruit and the typicity of the grape variety. The oak aging is discreet and is not intended to dominate the fruit, but rather to bring a certain complexity and to stabilize the wine so that it can evolve favorably in bottle.
Aging potential :
Although the La Folie Lucé "Encore" 2014 is already in a pleasant tasting phase, it can be kept for a few more years. It has good aging potential, evolving towards more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather and truffle over time. This wine can be kept for another 3 to 5 years without problem, or even longer, depending on the storage conditions.
Food and wine pairings :
The 2014 La Folie Lucé "Encore" is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, particularly those that emphasize finesse and lightness:
- Grilled or roasted red meats , such as duck breast or roast beef .
- Dishes in sauce such as meat stew , beef bourguignon or wild boar stew .
- Pasta with light sauces, for example pappardelle with meat or mushroom ragù .
- Mature cheeses , such as Brie de Meaux , Camembert or goat's cheese .
- Fine charcuterie , such as sausage or pâté .
Summary :
The 2014 La Folie Lucé "Encore" is an elegant, fresh and expressive wine that perfectly embodies the characteristics of Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc . This wine has a beautiful complexity with its aromas of fresh red fruits, spicy and floral notes, and its beautiful freshness on the palate. It is both supple and structured, with a well-balanced acidity and a pleasant, slightly mineral finish. This wine is ideal for those looking for a refined and accessible Saumur-Champigny that can evolve favorably in the cellar, while remaining elegant enough to be enjoyed today.
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