2018

Vintages

Technical sheet

Vintage 2018

Wine's name :
Folie de Chauvin

GENERAL INFORMATION

Owner : Sylvie Cazes

Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Vineyard : 15 hectares
Soil : Sand clay soils with iron dross sub-soil
Average age of vines : 30 years
Production : 20 000 bottles

GRAPE VARIETIES IN THE FINAL BLEND

95% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc

AGING

Barrel aging : 12 to 16 month
French oak, one year old barrels

Tasting notes

“Strawberries, blueberries and violets with woody notes. It’s full-bodied with a balanced, juicy texture, tight and fine tannins and a medium, savory finish. Try after 2022.”

James Suckling : 92

 

“Light framed and fragrant, with clear redcurrant and red cherry fruits, touches of gentle rosemary spice, well-worked tannins through the finish and a cinnamon brushed close of play. This can be opened soon, especially if given a good hour in a carafe, and offers an enjoyable and succulent wine”

Jane Anson - Decanter : 89