{"title":"Olga Raffault","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"262\" class=\"\"\u003eFamily legacy and winemaking legend in Chinon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"828\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Olga Raffault\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in \u003cstrong\u003eChinon,\u003c\/strong\u003e France, has a rich history and a winemaking tradition rooted in five generations. This story begins with Olga Raffault and her husband, Pierre, who jointly developed the estate until Pierre's sudden death in 1947. At that point, Olga, a widow and mother of two, continued to produce wines renowned with the help of Ernest Zeinninger, a German soldier taken prisoner of war at the end of the war but released under the protection of the Raffault family and became a great friend of the family. The estate extends over 25 hectares in Savigny-en-Véron, between the \u003ca title=\"Loire\" href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/loire\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/loire\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eVienne.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eRaffault family\u003c\/strong\u003e, led today by \u003cstrong\u003eSylvie\u003c\/strong\u003e and her husband \u003cstrong\u003eEric\u003c\/strong\u003e de la Vigerie, strives to maintain tradition and promote the fabulous terroirs and wines of \u003cstrong\u003eChinon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"936\" class=\"\"\u003eExceptional terroirs between the Loire and Vienne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1011\" class=\"\"\u003eA vineyard cultivated with care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1576\" class=\"\"\u003eThe estate has been in \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e since 2013, favoring traditional farming methods to preserve the identity of the terroir, microclimate and grape variety. The vines, on average 30 years old, produce \u003cstrong\u003eChinon\u003c\/strong\u003e wines of exceptional depth and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1652\" class=\"\"\u003eAn iconic range of Chinon wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1782\" class=\"\"\u003eLes Barnabés, Les Peuilles, Les Picasses and La Singulière\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2275\" class=\"\"\u003eThe “\u003cstrong\u003eLes Barnabés\u003c\/strong\u003e” vintage, made from sandy-gravel plains, has aromas of red fruits and is appreciated for its freshness and fruity character. The “\u003cstrong\u003eLes Peuilles\u003c\/strong\u003e” vintage, produced on clay-siliceous plateaus, is more intense and evolved. The “\u003cstrong\u003eLes Picasses\u003c\/strong\u003e” cuvée, made from \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone hillsides\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers very ripe black fruits and is designed for aging. The oldest plots are reserved for the “Singulière,” which results from two years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2319\"\u003eA mineral and expressive Chinon Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003eDomaine Olga Raffault also produces a \u003cstrong\u003eChinon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e conversion, offering aromas of citrus, yellow apple and redcurrant, as well as great \u003cstrong\u003eminerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2623\" class=\"\"\u003eTradition, legacy and commitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2541\" class=\"\"\u003eIn summary, Domaine Olga Raffault, driven by a passion for wine and respect for the terroir, perpetuates a family wine history that began several generations ago. The Chinon wines they produce are the result of careful care and a commitment to organic farming, and they embody the authenticity and tradition of this beautiful wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"les-barnabes-2020-olga-raffault","title":"The Barnabés 2020 - Olga Raffault","description":"\u003cp\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by Sylvie Raffault ( \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOlga Raffault\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLoire\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n 🍇Grape variety: Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\n 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n 🥘 Food \u0026amp; Wine Pairing: Veal Osso Buco Milanese, or Lasagna\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olga Raffault","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":47405558759699,"sku":"RAFFAULTLBARB20","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/products\/0aec5974ac9d9b1314b6081111c5aa7d.jpg?v=1698440476"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-gb\/collections\/olga-raffault.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}