Les Sablonnettes 'Menard le Rouge'

Country: France

Region: Loire

Grapes: Gamay, Grolleau, Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2017

ABV: 12.5%

A millefeuille (layered pastry) of Cabernet Groslot (Grolleau) and Gamay. Auguste Ménard, the first winemaker of the family, was nicknamed "Ménard the Red" for his revolutionary side, and his red mustache. This is a delicious and unique red that started with whole cluster Gamay grapes that were laid in a vat, covered with Groslot grapes about a week later, and finally a hefty portion of Cabernet Franc grapes a week after that. It's juicy, with medium body and very subtle silky tanning. Serve with a light chill.