Domaine du Collier, Saumur Rouge La Ripaille , 2021

Name: Domaine du Collier, Saumur Rouge La Ripaille , 2021
Brand: Domaine du Collier
SKU: NYC-POL-`FCI047`-071525-2
Price: 104.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Red Wine from Loire

by Domaine du Collier

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What is this wine?

Domaine du Collier is the highly regarded Saumur estate of Antoine Foucault, son of the late Charly Foucault of Clos Rougeard. Farmed organically and vinified with extreme care, the domaine produces some of the Loire’s most coveted Cabernet Franc. La Ripaille is a single-vineyard cuvée from old vines rooted in limestone soils near Brézé, an area famous for producing some of the region’s most refined reds. The 2021 vintage in the Loire produced fresher, more elegant wines with lively acidity and moderate alcohol.

Why get this wine?

Antoine Foucault’s wines have achieved near-cult status, offering the depth, polish, and ageworthiness that recall Clos Rougeard, yet with his own distinctive touch. La Ripaille is rarer still than his “La Charpentrie,” making it a treasure for Loire enthusiasts and collectors. From the balanced 2021 vintage, it promises finesse and terroir precision over sheer power.

What does this wine taste like?

Pure and refined, with aromas of black cherry, cassis, and violets lifted by graphite and savory herbal notes. The palate is structured yet graceful, showing red and black fruits, cool-toned minerality, and fine-grained tannins.

When should you drink this wine?

Drinkable now with a long decant, though patience will be rewarded. Best 2026–2040, with lamb, duck, or mushroom-based dishes as ideal pairings.

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What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...

Varietals
Cabernet Franc
Vineyard
Old vine Cabernet Franc from La Ripaille vineyard on the hillsides of Brézé.
Soil
Clay topsoil with tuffeaux subsoil
Viticulture
soils are worked to send roots down into the calcium rich tuffeaux. Hand harvested with severe sorting.
Vinification
Fermentation with natural yeasts in barrel.
Aging
24-36 month extended ageing without racking in a very cold undergroud cellar in a combination of barrels and some Stockinger brand foudres.

Details

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc
Vintage

2021
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Biodynamic
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

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