CABERNET FRANC I.G.P. du Val de Loire Vineyard: 1,5 ha Age of the vines : 15 year old (average) Cabernet Franc (5 000 bouteilles) Appellation : IGP Val de Loire Surface : 1,5 ha Culture : sustainable pest control, removing green bunches of grapes, thin the leaves. Grape Variety : 90% Cabernet Franc + 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Plot : Plots located at "le Colombier" and «Beaulieu» Vinification : Direct pressing. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 20 days Maturating : 100 % tank. 2 rackings. Bottles : 75cl white «Bourgogne» bottle. Tasting : Originally settled in South West of France, the story tells that Cabernet Franc arrived in Loire through Nantes harbour ; this would be the reason why it is also called «Breton» in Loire Valley, as Nantes was in Brittany. Cabernet Franc gives full-bodied rosé wine, with flower and red fruit notes (raspberry, redcurrent, cherry and blackcurrent). It is delicious with chinese or indian cuisine. To be served at 8 10 C.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON I.G.P. du Val de Loire Vineyard: 2 ha Age of the Vines : 12 year old (average) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (10 000 bottles) Surface : 1,5 ha Culture : Sustainable pest control, removing green bunches of grapes, thin the leaves. Grape variety : 85% cabernet Sauvignon + 15% cabernet franc Plot : Plots located at "le Colombier" and «Beaulieu» Vinification : De-stemming of the grapes, crushing of the grapes. Cold fermentation during 5 days, then warm fermentation during 5 days. Micro-oxigenation of 50% of blending. Maturating : 100 % tank. 2 rackings. Bottled in september 2013. Bottlese : 75cl «Bourgogne» bottle. Tasting : Cabernet Sauvignon is a French grape variety, that became world famous thanks to Bordeaux Grands Crus. It is now one the the most widely present in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape variety not as old as expected : it was obtained by mistake with the hybridization of a Cabernet Franc and a Sauvignon Blanc in XVII th century. Its most famous aromas is Sweet pepper, that gives him its specificity. Our Caberet Sauvignon is ideal when served with grilled beef, game meet, cheese or dark chocolate cake. To be served at 14 16 C.
CHARDONNAY Vin de Pays du Val de Loire Vineyard : 4,5 ha Age of the vine : 1 ha is older than 20 years 3,5 ha is about 12 years old Chardonnay 2013 (15000 bottles) Appellation Surface Culture Grape variety Plot Vinification Maturating Bottles : I.G.P - Vin de Pays du Val de Loire : 3,5 ha : sustainable pest control, removing green bunches of grapes. : 100% Chardonnay : 100% from plot located at "Beaulieu" : 85 % of the wine had a pellicular maceration during 6 hours. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 25 days Malolactic fermentation on 30% of the cuvée. : 100 % in tank, with 2 rackings Bottle in September 2014. : 75cl «Bourgogne» bottle Tasting : Originally launched in Burgundy, this world recognized grape variety was planted in Loire Valley in Middle Age. With its specific style, it gives elegant wine, with lots of fruity notes and freshness. Our Chardonnay hav an ample and smooth mouth, with apple, citrus and grapefruit notes, with light butter and chestnut aromas. To be served at 8-10 C, at aperitif, or with seafood, white meat or cheese.
Medal : Vintage 1997 Selected in Guide Hachette 1999 Vintage 1998 Silver Medal at Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants Selected in la Revue du Vin de France "Le Guide 99" Vintage 2001 Gold Medal at concours régional du val de Loire One star at guide hachette des vins 2003 Vintage 2003 Gold medal at concours National des vins de Pays Silver Medal at Concours General Agricole de Paris One star at au guide hachette des vins 2005 Vintage 2005 Selected at Top 100 Vins de Pays 2006 Silver medal at concours des vignerons indépendants One star at guide hachette des vins 2007 Vintage 2006 Silver medal at concours des vins de Nantes Vintage 2007 Bronze Medal at concours des vins de Pays du Val De Loire2008 Vintage 2008 Silver Medal at concours des vins de Pays du Val De Loire 2009 Vintage 2009 Silver Medal at concours des vins de Pays du Val De Loire 2010 Vintage 2010 One star at guide hachette des vins 2012 Vintage 2011 Silver Medal at concours des vins de Pays du Val De Loire 2012 Vintage 2012 Bronze medal at concours des vins de Pays du Val De Loire 2013
FIE-GRIS Demi-Sec IGP du Val de Loire Vineyard: 2,5 ha The wine: Fié-Gris 2013 (2500 bottles) Appellation : IGP Val de Loire Surface : 0,25 ha Culture : sustainable pest control Grape variety : 100% Sauvignon Gris Plot : 100% from plot located at «Le Colombier» Clayey-sandy soil, on schisty subsoil Vinification : 100 % of the wine had a pellicular maceration during 8 hours. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 15 days Maturating : 100 % in tank. Bottled in February 2014. Bottles : Bouteille 75cl «Bourgogne» bottle. Tasting : This grape variety is already well know in our estate with «Sauvignon Gris» name, with its flower and fruit notes. Since vintage 2012, we have started vinifying in half dry. Also known in Loire Valley as «Fié Gris», our half dry wine was labelled under this name to enhance dinstinction with our dry Sauvignon gris. Fié gris fruity and slightly sweet notes with perfectly come with apéritif, foie gras and dessert. To be served at 8 11 C.
GAMAY I.G.P. du Val de Loire Vineyard: 1,5 ha Age of the vines : 25 years old (average) Gamay (5 000 bottles) Surface : 1 ha Culture : sustainable pest control, removing green bunches of grapes. Grape Variety : 100% Gamay Beaujolais Plot : located at "le Colombier" Vinification : 100 % of the wine had a pellicular maceration during 6 hours. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 10 days Maturating : 100 % in tank. Bottle : 75cl white «Bourgogne» bottle. Tasting : In Beaujolais, Gamay is the only grape variety ; still, it is also present a little bit in Loire Valley. It gives a fruity wine, light and fully refreshing with raspberry and red fruits notes. To enhance its fruity taste, we make a pellicular maceration during vinification. Our gamay is ideal to be tasted with grilled meat, poultry, pizza, or red fruit dessert. To be served at 8 10 C.
Domaine du Colombier J e a n - Y v e s B R E T A U D E A U - 4 9 2 3 0 T I L L I E R E S T é l : 0 2. 4 1. 7 0. 4 5. 9 6 - www. l e c o l o m b i e r. c o m c o n t a c t @ l e c o l o m b i e r. c o m Muscadet Sèvre & Maine - Mouzillon-Tillières - Vintage 2007 (3000 botlles) Surface : 0,40 ha Grape variety : 100% Melon de Bourgogne Plot : 100 % of the cuvée come from a vine older than 50 years, located at "La Grande Rivière" Gabbro sub soil Vinification : Hand harvest No settling Temperature maintained at 20 C then Frementation during 15 days No fining, filtration just before bottling. Maturing Bottles : 100 % in tank, on the lees during 48 months : 75cl Loire Valley bottles. A new appellation for our Muscadet Sèvre & Maine We got engaged in this new appellation development already 13 years ago. Our aim is to get our typical terroir recognized. First work was to show how specific are the cuvées we developed : from selected plot, with real complexity, typical from their terroir, and having great aging potential. Our Muscadet Mouzillon-Tillière was born on hills above Sangueze river, on gabbro and amphibolite subsoil. Gabbro is a magma rock with exceptionnal density. Settled on this sub soil, our vines take time to get ready : winegrowers from this place are most of the time the last ones to harvest Muscadet from Sèvre & Maine area! This is absolutely necessary to obtain plain maturity of grapes. For the same reason, our wines require a long maturation time on the lees, to fully express their typical minerality Our Mouzillon-Tillières is elegant and powerfull wine, with thyme and spices notes. To be served at 9-12 C. This great white wine is delicious when served with creamy fish, white meet, foie gras and matured cheese.
Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie "Cuvée des Deux Colombes" Vineyard: 18 ha (Muscadet S&M Sur Lie) Age of the vine: 2 ha older than 50 years 16 ha are about 20 years old Muscadet S & M sur Lie 2013 "Cuvée des Deux Colombes" (20000 bottles) Surface : 4,5 ha Grape Variety : 100% Melon de Bourgogne Plots : 60 % of the cuvée comes from a vine older than 50 years, located at "Longue Vue". 40 % of the cuvée comes from a vine older than 30 years, located at "Le Colombier. Vinification 20 % had a pellicular maceration. Temperature maintained at 18 C, then slowly increased up to 21 C, at the end of fermentation. Fermentation duration : 20 days. Stirring of the lees once a week during one month, then twice a month during 3 months. No fining, filtration just before bottling. Maturing : 100 % in tank, on the lees during 7 months. Bottled mid-april. Bottles : 75 cl Muscadet bottles, «sur lie» mentionned. Tasting notes: Our Muscadet Sèvre & Maine sur Lie is vinified in order to be so charming, refreshing and slightly beady. It gives highest pleasure within 3 years after harvest. To be served at 9-11 C. As a youg wine, our Muscadet is delicious with oysters and more generally sea food, fishes and crabs. It is a also great at aperitif.
Prices : Vintage 2013 Bronze Medal at Concours National de Mâcon 2014 Vintage 2011 Bronze Medal at Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2012 Silver Medal at Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants 2012 Selected at Hachette Guide 2013 Vintage 2010 Golden Medal at Concours National de Mâcon 2011 Silver Medal at Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2011 Silver Medal at Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants 2011 Vintage 2009 Golden Medal at Concours National de Mâcon 2010 Bronze Medal at Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2010 Bronze Medal at Concours des Féminalise 2010 Selected by Guide Hachette des Vins 2011 Vintage 2008 Golden Medal at Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2009 Silver Medal at Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants 2009 Selected by Guide Hachette des vins 2010 Vintage 2007 Golden Medal at Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2008 Silver medal at Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants 2008 Bronze Medal at Concours National de Mâcon 2008 Selected by Guide Hachette des vins 2009 Vintage 2006 Golden Medal at Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2007 Recommended by le Guide DUSSERT-GERBER 2009 Vintage 2005 Silver Medal at Concours National de Mâcon Silver Medal at Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants Vintage 2003 Bronze Medal at Concours National de Mâcon Selected by Guide Hachette 2005
PERLE DU COLOMBIER Méthode Traditionnelle Perle du Colombier BRUT (6000 bottles) Surface Culture Grape variety : 1,5 ha : sustainable pest control : 60% Chardonnay, 35% Folle Blanche, 5% Cabernet Especially made for fest diners, this wine is elaborated according to traditional method. Its fine bubbles have a good harmony in mouth. Refreshed for aperitif, this sparkling wine is delicious alone or in cocktail. Perle du Colombier ROSE DEMI-SEC (1000bottles) Surface Culture Grape variety : 0,5 ha : sustainable pest control : 85% Pinot Noir, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Gamay After our great success with our Perle du Colombier, we wanted to enlarge our range with Perle du Colombier Rosé, semi-dry sparkling rosé wine. Prepared with Pinot noir, Cabernet and Gamay, it is smooth and fruity with red fruit aroma. A real seduction wine!
PINOT-GRIS Demi-Sec IGP du Val de Loire Vineyard : 1 ha The wine: Pinot-Gris 2013 (2500 bottles) Appellation : IGP Val de loire Surface : 1 ha Culture : sustainable pest control. Grape variety : 100% Pinot-Gris Plot : 100% from plot located at «Beaulieu» Clayey-sandy soil, on schisty subsoil. Vinification : 100 % of the wine had a pellicular maceration during 5 hours. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 15 days Maturating : 100 % in tank. Bottled in April 2014. Bottles : 75cl «Bourgogne» bottle. Tasting : Traditional grape variety in Alsace, Pinot Gris is very new in our vineyard. Vintage 2013 was really generous, so we vinified it as a half dry wine, with potential degree at 14% Vol. This wine comes with white fuit, fruitstone and current notes, with lots of fineness. The long pellicular maceration enhanced its slightly salmon colour, that will suprise your guests. Our Pinot gris is delicious with foie gras, smoked salmon and exotic salads. It may also be tasted with traditional «tartiflette» or cheese fondue, but also with melon and Parme ham or fruity dessert. To be served at 8 11 C.
SAUVIGNON BLANC IGP du Val de Loire Vineyard : 2 ha Age of the vine : 8 year old (average) Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (10000 bottles) Appellation Surface Culture Grape variety Plot Vinification : I.G.P - Vin de Pays du Val de Loire : 2 ha : sustainable pest control, removing green bunches of grapes, thinning out of the leaves, dubbled bud removing. Mechanical harvesting with sorting out table. : 100% Sauvignon Blanc : 100% from plot located at "le Colombier" : 100 % of the wine had a pellicular maceration during 8 hours. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 15 days Analytical data : Alcohol content : 12,04% Vol Acidity : 4,68g /L Glucose Fructose : 2,8g/L Maturating Emballage : 100 % in tank, with 2 rackings Bottle in March. : 75cl «Bourgogne» bottle Tasting: With its gorgeous citrus and white fruit notes, our crispy Sauvignon Blanc is recommended for aperitif, sea food plate, or even goat cheese. To be served at 8-10 C Medal : One star at Guide Hachette 2013 (Vintage 2011)
SAUVIGNON GRIS IGP du Val de Loire Vineyard : 2,5 ha Age of the vine : 8 year old (average) Sauvignon Gris 2014 (15000 bottles) Appellation Surface Culture Grape variety Plot Vinification Maturating Emballage : I.G.P - Vin de Pays du Val de Loire : 2,5 ha : sustainable pest control, removing green bunches of grapes. : 85% Sauvignon Gris, 15% Sauvignon Blanc : from plot located at "le Colombier" and Beaulieu : 100 % of the wine had a pellicular maceration during 8 hours. Temperature maintained at 18 C. Fermentation duration : 20 days : 100 % in tank, with 2 rackings Bottled in February. : 75cl «Bourgogne» bottle Tasting: Internationally known, Sauvignon Blanc is well developed in Loire Valley. Young Sauvignon Blanc wines are characterized by broom, boxwood, blackcurrent bud and grapefruit notes, and for some vintages, smoky and flinty taste. Its cusin, Sauvignon Gris, also called Fié Gris, has similar characteristics. It gives however wines with slightly more alcoholic wines, with fruit passion and exotic fruit notes. As a sensitive grape variety, it is highly demanding from soil and climate. Enjoy its very aromatic notes, and fine flowers fragrances. To be served at 8-10 C, with sea food, crabs, asparagus, pork meat, goat geat or simply for apéro.
Medals : Vintage 2010 Guide hachette des vins 2012 Vintage 2011 Gold Medal at concours IGP Val de Loire 2012 Vintage 2012 Bronze Medal at concours IGP du Val De Loire 2013 Guide Hachette des vins 2014 Vintage 2013 Bronze Medal at concours IGP du Val De Loire 2014 Guide Hachette des Vins 2015