Clos Cristal - Les Epistolaires Saumur-Champigny | French Red Wine

Name: Clos Cristal - Les Epistolaires Saumur-Champigny | French Red Wine
Brand: Clos Cristal
SKU: Product16005
Price: 4290.00 PHP

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Wine Type: Red
Varietal(s): 100% Cabernet Franc
ABV: 12.5%
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Saumur-Champigny
Bottle Size: 750ml

Availability: In stock

SKU

Product16005

Description

Clos Cristal is a historic vineyard in the Loire Valley, founded by Antoine Cristal around 1890. The estate is unusual and unique: more than 3 km of walls were built, and vines are trained through those walls — their roots planted on the north side (cooler), and their shoots forced through to the south side (sun-facing), so that the vine base stays cool while its fruiting parts enjoy maximum sun exposure. This “wall-vine” technique produces grapes that ripen more evenly and often earlier than typical Loire vines. The “Les Epistolaires” cuvée is a special (relatively rare / limited-allocation) bottling from the lower-slope plots of the estate.

Tasting Notes

COLOR:
Deep garnet / ruby red, with discreet copper or slightly tawny highlights in some light.

NOSE:
On first swirl: generous, intense aromas of red fruit — raspberry, strawberry, sometimes wild cherry or morello — often mingled with hints of vanilla and pepper.

TASTE:
The entry is often smooth and round, with a silky, supple texture.

FINISH:
The finish tends to be long, sometimes powdery (tannins), with a lingering echo of cocoa or dark chocolate and berry fruit aroma.

Food Pairing

Thanks to its mix of red-fruit richness, herbal/mineral freshness, and moderate but present tannins — paired with acidity and aromatic complexity — “Les Epistolaires” pairs beautifully with a range of dishes. Combinations to try:

Red meats: grilled or roasted lamb legs / chops, beef tournedos with pepper or herb sauce, venison or other game. Given the wine’s depth and structure, it stands up well to hearty meats.

Duck or game birds: duck breast (magret), perhaps with a fruit-based sauce (berry, cherry, or plum) — the red fruit and smoky/spicy notes in the wine complement gamey richness.

Herb-heavy dishes or Mediterranean-style mains: roast lamb or meats seasoned with rosemary, thyme, sage — the garrigue-like herbal undercurrents in the wine echo those flavors.

Charcuterie / Cured meats: given its red-fruit and herbal complexity, it can match well with charcuterie, pâtés, terrines, cured or smoked meats.

Cheese & rustic dishes: moderate but present tannins and acidity make it suitable with semi-hard cheeses; also dishes with mushrooms, earthy sauces, or root-vegetable stews.

Facts

Wine Type:

Red Wine

Country:

France

Region:

Saumur-Champigny

Varietal:

Cabernet Franc

Vintage:

2020

Bottle Size:

750ml

ABV:

12.5%

Body:

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Style:

French Middle Loire Cabernet Franc Red

Brand:

Clos Cristal

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