- Vin de village -

Tasting notes

A Cabernet Franc of a beautiful ruby appearance, a rich and pleasant nose with fruit, and a forthright initial impression supported by silky tannins.

Very popular in restaurants, because it can be served with slightly spicy fish as well as meat or light dishes.

Scores & accolades

Revue des vins de France février 2019
Millésime 2016

Château de Targé – Cuvée Tradition

Red

The personal secretary of King Louis XIV, Phelippeau de Pontchartrain, acquired these hunting estate located near the forests of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud and with excellent land for vineyards.

The domain recently celebrated its 350th anniversary and is reinforced with modern facilities which allow them to diversify the methods of winemaking and to enhance this magnificent terroir.

TECHNICAL INFO
Appellation	Saumur-Champigny
VINEYARD	24 hectares
TYPICAL BLEND	100% Cabernet Franc
VINES	Planted on clay-limestone soils of tuffeau (sedimentary stone of the Turonian formed 90 million years ago).Strict controls are imposed by the Sustainable Agriculture Terra Vitis and High Environmental Value labels, and now by the Organic Agriculture label.
HARVEST	The maturity to be reached for this wine is very precise in order to retain aromas of fresh red fruit and good acidity, while also achieving tannins and distinct structure.
VINIFICATION	The grapes are placed in temperature-controlled vats for a cold maceration of two to four days, then a controlled fermentation. The intensity of the ventilation and the choice of temperatures are made according to the vintage, to seek harmony, fruit and elegance while having texture and volume upon tasting.
AGEING	In stainless steel vats, bottling in Spring.
PRODUCTION	60,000 Bottles
ALCOHOL CONTENT	13% vol.
CLOSURE TYPE	Cork
PACKAGING	Cartons of 12 bottles Cartons of 6 bottles