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Anjou "Pur Breton", Olivier Cousin - 2020

Name: Anjou "Pur Breton", Olivier Cousin
Brand: Olivier Cousin
SKU: 39298
Price: 56.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 39298 1.5L

Breton is the local name for Cabernet Franc. These vines are planted in soils of black loam and limestone. The fruit is fully destemmed before pressing contributing greatly to the fruit quality on the palate. Olivier Cousin cultivates 12 hectares of vines in and around Martigne Briand, which is nestled in the fertile and generous Loire Valley.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Anjou and Saumur

Appellation/Village

Anjou

Producer

Olivier Cousin

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc

Production Methods

Organic

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

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