Fosse-Sèche : La Réserve du Pigeonnier 2020

A Structured, Intensely Aromatic Cabernet Franc

The Estate

Founded between 800 and 1000 AD by Benedictine monks, Fosse-Sèche was owned by the Church for several centuries. A passionate advocate of wine and ecology, Guillaume Pire settled at the estate in 1998, with the ambition of crafting distinctive wines that authentically express their native terroirs. Guillaume was joined in 2010 by his twin brother Adrien.

Fosse-Sèche watches over a 15-hectare vineyard with a singular geology, farmed organically and biodynamically. Composed of flint stones and iron oxide, these soils also benefit from a cool, windy exposure. Together with their wives, Guillaume and Adrien Pire are deeply committed to an environmentally respectful approach. One third of the estate's land is devoted to vine growing, while the remaining two thirds are dedicated to preserving biodiversity and nature. Thirty hectares are thus given over entirely to the development of ecosystems.

Fosse-Sèche is renowned for its wines of unique character, which harmoniously combine precision, purity and power.

The Wine

La Réserve du Pigeonnier 2020 by Fosse-Sèche is a Vin de France produced from a vineyard whose vines, more than 60 years old, are planted on flint soils with gravel bound by slightly clayey earth. This terroir, which encourages very deep rooting, enjoys a temperate climate with oceanic influence, ideal conditions for ensuring a slow, gradual ripening of the berries.

Blend

Cabernet Franc (100%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for La Réserve du Pigeonnier 2020 by Fosse-Sèche

Cellaring

This red wine can be cellared until 2050.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 12° and 14°C.