Clos des Cordeliers, Saumur
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Clos des Cordeliers, Saumur,
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For over three centuries, Clos de Cordeliers has been among the most celebrated vineyards in Saumur. References to the cultivation of vines here date back to the early 17th century, but it was the Cordeliers de Saumur, the Fransciscan monks that acquired the estate in 1696, who gave the place its name and fame. Over the ensuing century, they established the “clos” (the walled vineyard) and produced wine that became coveted throughout the region. Today Clos des Cordeliers is owned by the Ratron family.
This traditional-style Lorie red shows cool, dark, concentrated berries on the nose. On the palate the fruit moves more towards red berry flavour with a typical leafy note. Light in body and with vibrant acidity, this would be a great match for a plate of charcuterie or a warm lamb salad with feta.
This traditional-style Lorie red shows cool, dark, concentrated berries on the nose. On the palate the fruit moves more towards red berry flavour with a typical leafy note. Light in body and with vibrant acidity, this would be a great match for a plate of charcuterie or a warm lamb salad with feta.
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£19.25
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£171.00
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£60.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
£58.26
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For over 3 centuries, Le Clos de Cordeliers has been among the most celebrated vineyards in the Saumur wine region. References to the cultivation of vines at the estate date back to the early 17th century. But it was the Cordeliers de Saumur, the Fransciscan monks that acquired the estate in 1696, who gave the place its name and fame. Over the ensuing century, they established the "clos" (the walls-surounded vineyard) and produced wine that became coveted throughout the region.
The French Revolution saw the confiscation of religious' communities property by the state. Le Clos des Cordeliers was then bought by the family of Madam Amouroux, wealthy woners of Bordeaux vineyards. Already cited among the most renowned red wines of the times, the estate is one of very few in Loire to be included in the 1830's first edition of Classification des Vins du Monde (A. Julien).
In 1932, Le Clos des Cordeliers is bought by the Ratron family, who in the years the follow expands and modernises the property. With its award winening wines, the estate is one of the founding members of the Saumur Champigny AOC, one of the Loire's most prestigious red wine appellations.
The first Cabernet Franc vines were planted at Les Clos de Cordeliers in the 19th centrury. The soil and the micro-climate proved optimal for the grape and today the entire 19 hectares of the estate consist solely of Cabernet France vines