Fosse-Sèche : Laurasie 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the "Laurasie" 2022 by Fosse-Sèche

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a medium to deep ruby hue.

Nose
Highly complex, the nose harmoniously blends aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry. It then opens onto delicate floral notes of violet, enhanced by a distinctive minerality evoking pencil lead and wet stone.

Palate
Medium to full-bodied, the palate stands out for its lovely freshness and refreshing energy. The tannins, both fine and ripe, offer a soft, enveloping texture. The whole stretches into a long, lingering finish, recalling the black fruits and mineral touches perceived on the nose.

Food and Wine Pairings

This red wine pairs wonderfully with richly flavoured meats such as duck, goose or game birds. It also enhances roasted or grilled red meats served with pepper sauces or reductions. For bolder pairings, it matches perfectly with dishes featuring wild mushrooms and truffles, as well as with mature hard cheeses.

The Pure Expression of Cabernet Sauvignon by Fosse-Sèche

The Estate

Fosse-Sèche has winegrowing origins dating back to the Middle Ages, under the impetus of Benedictine monks. Purchased in 1998 by the Pire family, the estate is now run by the twin brothers Guillaume and Adrien Pire. The estate extends over forty-five hectares, of which only fifteen are devoted to vines, with the remainder dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity.

The Vineyard

This Vin de France comes from an exceptional geological terroir located at the edge of the Brossay plateau. Unlike the limestone soils of the region, the vines, approximately twenty years old, thrive on a Jurassic soil composed of flint, gravel and clay, rich in iron oxide. Facing south-west and swept by cool winds, this vineyard enjoys an ideal microclimate. Yields are deliberately kept low to promote the concentration of the grapes.

The Vintage

The 2022 vintage stands out as an exceptional year. Mild, moderate and gradual weather conditions favoured a regular growing cycle. This ideal weather allowed a slow ripening of the berries, resulting in perfect phenolic ripeness of the grapes.

Winemaking and Ageing

The grapes for the "Laurasie" 2022 cuvée are hand-harvested with rigorous selection. In the cellar, fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts, at a low temperature. The originality of the process lies in the use of porous concrete eggs, which promote natural micro-oxygenation and keep the lees in suspension. The wine is aged there on fine lees for approximately twelve months, with malolactic fermentation occurring naturally according to the characteristics of the year.

Grape Variety

This wine is made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon (100%).