Clotilde Legrand is the current winemaker at Domaine Legrand. She represents the 17th-generation of her family in viticulture and became the first woman to lead the estate in 2014 . Her approach combines traditional techniques with sustainable practices, including manual harvesting and minimal intervention in the cellar.
Producer: Cave de Saumur or Domaine Clotilde Legrand
Cuvée: Lieu-dit Les Villaises
Vintage: 2021
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Colour: Red
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 12.5%
Farming: Sustainable viticulture with grass cover between vine rows for ecological balance
Full-bodied with a fleshy, voluminous mouthfeel, fine tannins, and an elegant finish of fresh red fruits