2019 Domaine Andree 'Les Mines' Anjou Rouge, Loire, France Hamilton very rarely any bâtonnage

very rarely any bâtonnage

referencing its unique geographic location – secluded amongst a range of forest covered mountains

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Aged 10 months in french oak with weekly topping off of barrels

The site on which the vines are planted has remained under vine since 1130

2019 Domaine Andree 'Les Mines' Anjou Rouge, Loire, France Hamilton very rarely any bâtonnageThe wine is named Le Mines (The Mines) because the color of the soil looks like a coal mine. Stephane believes the particular variety of metamorphic rock is black from its high coal & graphite content. That particular geology imparts a unique sense of minerality in the wine. Les Mines is a parcel of 45 year old Cabernet Franc vines; its aged in barrel (30% new) for two years before being bottled