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Chateau de Fosse-Seche, Saumur Rouge Eolithe, 2021

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Brothers Adrien and Guillaume Pire took over Château de Fosse-Sèche in 2012 and have transformed it into a biodynamic showcase, certified by Biodyvin. Their philosophy dedicates 30 hectares to natural habitat for every 15 hectares of vines—believing effective biodynamic cultivation cannot exist without surrounding biodiversity. The estate sits on Saumur's Jurassic-era flint plateau, where curved vineyard aspects and heat-absorbing flint stones create a warming microclimate tempered by cool breezes. Eolithe, composing 60% of production, is 99% Cabernet Franc with 1% Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines. The wine ages 21 months in an old beer tank—an unusual vessel that provides gentle oxidation without wood influence, keeping focus on terroir. The 2021 Loire vintage delivered beautiful intensity of fresh red fruits with fine, precise tannins. Expect floral notes, raspberry, redcurrant, and the elegant restraint of classic cool-climate Cabernet Franc.

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More about Chateau de Fosse-Seche

Loire's biodynamic pioneers. Twin brothers Guillaume and Adrien Pire farm 17 hectares on a Jurassic flint plateau with organic and biodynamic certification since the 90s. Angular, focused Cabernet Francs that taste like terroir itself.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

roasted duck, beef sirloin, mushroom risotto, herb-braised chicken, grilled venison

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby Saumur red with dark cherry, plum, and slate mineral aromas. Medium body with fine-grained tannins and lifted acidity, finishing with black pepper and earthy minerality.

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Loire Valley Wines

The Loire Valley is France’s greatest source of value for anyone looking for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Our collection celebrates the region’s great diversity, with the mineral-driven whites of Muscadet and Sancerre, the beautiful Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs from villages like Vouvray and Chinon, and natural wines from everywhere in the region. Sometimes wonderfully fresh and gulpable, sometimes serious and age-worthy, the prices are always very reasonable.