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- Region: Loire
- Sub-Region: Saumur
- Style: red
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The origins of Langlois-Chateau lie in the union of the 23 year-old Edouard Langlois with a young 19 year-old woman from the Vendée - that's Muscadet country - named Jeanne Chateau. Although he had been born to a rural family in 1873, Edouard worked as a vigneron and cellarman in St-Hilaire-St-Florent, just downstream of Saumur and today practicably a suburb of that town. It was here that the newlyweds founded their new winemaking business in 1912, aided by Baron de Bodman who owned Chateau de St-Florent and a number of local vineyards and cellars, the latter being essential as Langlois-Chateau was to focus on the production of sparkling wine above all other styles. Tragically, as Europe was torn apart by the Great War which erupted in 1914, so too was the union of Langlois and Chateau. At 42 years of age Edouard Langlois was killed, just three years after starting up his new venture. In a story that somewhat mirrors that of Nicole-Barbe Clicquot, it was down to the young widow to take on the running of the estate, here assisted by her son Alexis and son-in-law Maurice Leroux.
This Cabernet Franc wine originates from the vineyards surrounding Chateau de Varrains. It is made made from 100% Domaine vineyards and has a wonderful character full of depth and concentration, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak).
Ruby color with garnet-red hues, the aroma is Intense and toasty with a touch of red fruit. Full-bodied on the palate, with elegant tannins and concentrated berry flavours.A great match with red meat, poultry and mature cheeses.