Pierre de Tuf
Grape variety: Cabernet Franc
This is the iconic La Noblaie cuvée. How fortunate to have been able since 2003 to vinify in this centuries-old vat carved out of the rock!
The energy and the aromatic strength accumulated during maceration are slowly released during a lengthy maturation period.
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Pierre de Tuf
70 year old vines.
Terroir
Two historic plots at la Noblaie: one on the Senonian flinty clay known as “Corneuelles”, the other on clay-limestone.
Vinification
This cuvée is the fruit of a long maceration in a vat carved in the tuffeau in the 15th century. Punching down, by hand using a long wooden pestle, more effectively releases the aromas and highlights the complexity of the wine.
Ageing
Transferred directly after alcoholic fermentation.
20 months of ageing on lees in 500 litre barrels and amphoras brings complexity and opens up the wine. Several months in vat complete its refinement before bottling.
