Domaine des Sables Verts - Glouglou 2020
The Domaine des Sables Verts is located in Varrains, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation in the Loire Valley . The estate was taken over in 2019 by Caroline Meurée and Hervé Malinge . The vineyard extends over 16.50 hectares and 5 municipalities: Varrains, Chacé, Saumur, Souzay-Champigny and Parnay. The 33 plots offer a diversity and complementarity of terroirs which is part of an ecological approach and respectful of the environment. Part of the vines are grown on “green sand” soils ; sands deposited in the secondary era, more or less calcareous and rich in glauconium. These green sands bring freshness and concentration to the Cabernet Francs.
Glouglou is made from 40-year-old Cabernet Franc vines, grown on the “Les Dares”, “Bonneveaux”, “Perruchers” and “Le Bourg” plots. After a short maceration, the wine is fermented in stainless steel vats . Aging lasts 5 months in vats.
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc