2019 Anjou - La Quillette
2019 Anjou - La Quillette
A light Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau blend without too much tannin and aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant. Round and soft, with less acidity than 2018.
Cuvée: La Quillette
Style: Still
Colour: Red
Grapes/Blend: Gamay (55%), Cab Franc (35%) & Grolleau (10%)
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2019
Winemaking: Manual harvest. Direct pressing. Vinification with natural yeasts. Whole bunch maceration for 8 days in vats, separate maceration and vinification for all grape varieties. Aged in vats, on the lees for 9 months. Unfiltered, racked before bottling.
Sulphur: 45 mg/L
Soil: Schist and quartz
Thomas Boutin started his own winemaking project in 2008, with only 1.8 hectares. In 2011, he inherited a compact winery and vines from his mentor, and has progressively built up the number of hectares. He farms 2 hectares in Rochefort-sur-Loire and 1 hectare in Saint Aubin. He is evolving as a winemaker, and experiments whilst learning and finding his style.