2023 Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France Gerard Duplessis (South) Solicchiata

(South) Solicchiata

Mildly pressed with one year maturation in 1000L old wooden barrel on the lees without stirring

but not thin

Up above the

Malolactic fermentation takes place in in large French oak barrels followed by subsequent maturation for a period of 20 to 33 months depending on the vintage

2023 Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France Gerard Duplessis (South) SolicchiataYvonne Rouge is the original red wine produced at the domaine from the exceptional terroir around Parnay known as La Cte". Its one of the finest Cabernet Francs from the Loire, and has the seemingly indefinite ageing potential of all truly great wines. Certainly enjoyable on release, it will greatly benefit from 3 5 years in the cellar, and continue to improve for many more.