{"title":"Franchaie","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eLa Franchaie, a Loire Valley jewel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eFrom Saumur to La Possonnière, a rooted journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"335\"\u003eSince his installation in \u003cstrong\u003eLa Possonnière\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e2018,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEric Dubois\u003c\/strong\u003e, a very talented winemaker from \u003cstrong\u003eSaumur\u003c\/strong\u003e (from Clos Cristal), has become the master of the vines of \u003cstrong\u003eLa Franchaie\u003c\/strong\u003e. This enchanting estate is made up of two plots located on schist terroirs. On these \u003cstrong\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEric Dubois\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivates a variety of grape varieties, including \u003cstrong\u003eChenin, Grolleau, Gamay, Cabernet-Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet-Sauvignon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their cultivation is carried out with a \u003cstrong\u003esustainable approach\u003c\/strong\u003e, favoring animal traction, and the grass occupies the entire inter-row area. Since 2011, the estate has obtained certification in \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. All treatments used are of natural origin, without the use of synthetic products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003ePatient and artisanal winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eIn the cellar, \u003cstrong\u003eEric Dubois\u003c\/strong\u003e adopts a resolutely \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e approach to winemaking. Native yeasts are used to ferment musts. The wines are not subject to filtration or fining, and they are not sulphated during bottling. Regarding breeding, Eric experiments with different methods, ranging from stoneware and porcelain amphorae to 400 liter barrels or fiber vats. The choice of aging method depends on the vintage concerned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eGastronomic, living Chenins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eWe invite you to discover its vintages, in particular its \u003cstrong\u003eChenin d'Anjou\u003c\/strong\u003e which are\u003cstrong\u003e gastronomic white wines\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\" title=\"Loire\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Valley. Eric Dubois' meticulous approach in his vineyards and in the cellar results in wines that faithfully reflect the terroir and authenticity of the region. A unique sensory experience for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003enatural wines\u003c\/strong\u003e with character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/la-franchaie.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}