Les Cailloux du Paradis - L'Icaunais 2022

Name: Les Cailloux du Paradis - L'Icaunais 2022
Brand: Les Cailloux du Paradis
Price: 40.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€40,00 EUR

A raw, vibrant expression of northern Loire purity

Precise

Crisp

Mineral

Pure

Distinct and earthy red with wild raspberry, smoky thread, and mineral tension.

Nose: Wild raspberry, subtle spice, gentle smoky thread.
Palate: Lively, well-integrated acidity gives clarity and lift. Soft, rounded tannins provide structure without heaviness. A hint of mineral tension and whisper of savoury undertones reflect flinty soils and extended barrel ageing.
Finish: Compellingly unique, standing apart from conventional Loire red profiles.
Serve: Cool room temperature, a little under the table's. Warmer and the alcohol shows; cooler and the fruit stays defined.

A rare expression of almost forgotten Gascon aged 30 months in older barriques.

Gascon (locally known as Icaunais) from Soings-en-Sologne in Touraine, Loire Valley, grown on flinty clay and limestone soils.

Vines: 100% Gascon, an almost forgotten Loire variety, from organically farmed vineyards with biodynamic principles.
Soils: Flinty clay and limestone, contributing smoky character and mineral tension.
Farming: Organic and biodynamic viticulture encouraging biodiversity and natural balance.
Cellar: Hand-harvested grapes fermented with indigenous yeasts, followed by approximately 30 months of ageing in older barriques.
Additions: No added sulphites, no fining, no filtration.