Clos de Turpenay AOC 2022

Wine Description for Clos de Turpenay AOC 2022 from Château de Coulaine

Character

Château de Coulaine is amongst the traditional estates of the Loire that have cultivated the elegance and finesse of Cabernet Franc for generations. The Clos de Turpenay represents a classic Loire Cabernet Franc with cool precision and a characteristic vegetal freshness that makes this grape variety so distinctive in its homeland. At 13.5% Vol., the 2022 vintage shows itself in balanced harmony between fruit and structure.

Terroir & Origin

The Loire is the spiritual home of Cabernet Franc, where the grape variety finds its purest expression on calcareous and tuffeau-rich soils. Château de Coulaine cultivates its vineyard sites with respect for the region’s historic winemaking tradition. The temperate Atlantic climate with cool nights preserves the natural acidity and lends the wines that vibrant freshness which makes Loire Cabernets so pleasurable to drink.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Cabernet Franc develops an entirely different profile in the Loire than in Bordeaux: less opulent, yet more precise and mineral. Here, the grape variety produces aromas of red berries, graphite and herbs, often accompanied by a fine pepper note. Château de Coulaine maintains a artisanal approach that places the authenticity of the terroir at the forefront. The 2022 vintage benefits from a warm, dry summer that enabled physiologically ripe grapes at moderate alcohol levels.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A versatile companion at the table, particularly harmonious with goat’s cheese – a Loire classic. Equally recommended with poultry, veal, mushroom dishes or lentil dishes with bacon. The wine’s cool elegance also makes it an ideal partner for lightly grilled vegetables or salmon trout.