Les Clos Forènes 2024 from Domaine des Sables Verts is a characterful red wine made from Cabernet Franc, conceived as a sincere and precise expression of a Loire terroir worked with rigor. The estate is committed to attentive viticulture, respectful of natural balances, aiming above all to preserve the freshness of the fruit and the clarity of the grape variety. The sandy and gravelly soils, typical of the Sables Verts identity, promote gradual ripening and great finesse of tannins. The 2024 vintage, marked by beautiful freshness and controlled ripeness, gives rise to a straight, energetic, and deeply digestible wine. This cuvée embodies a contemporary vision of Cabernet Franc, focused on elegance, drinkability, and precision. The nose opens with a fresh and expressive aroma of crunchy red fruits, raspberry, cherry, and redcurrant, accompanied by noble vegetal notes and a delicate floral touch. Upon aeration, nuances of ripe bell pepper, blackcurrant leaf, and a slight spicy framework appear, adding complexity and depth. On the palate, the attack is supple and lively, supported by natural acidity that structures the wine with elegance. The tannins are fine, supple, and perfectly integrated, giving way to pure and juicy fruit. The mid-palate combines freshness, balance, and length, with a clean, light, and persistent finish, true to the spirit of great pleasurable and terroir-driven Cabernet Francs. Les Clos Forènes 2024 will ideally accompany convivial and seasonal cuisine, fine charcuterie, white meats, roasted poultry, or vegetarian dishes with grilled vegetables. Its freshness and digestibility make it a versatile table wine, enjoyable from today and perfectly suited to simple and gourmet pairings. Clos des Millésimes Bordeaux offers this cuvée in a selection dedicated to authentic winemakers’ wines, highlighting precise, lively, and accessible reds, without compromising identity. This wine is aimed at elegant and straightforward Cabernet Franc lovers, seeking freshness, sincerity, and immediate pleasure.
Domaine des Sables Verts - Les Clos Forènes 2024
The Domaine des Sables Verts is among those young Loire Valley estates that claim a free, artisanal approach deeply respectful of life. Established on soils marked by sand and more complex subsoils, the estate primarily seeks to express the natural freshness of the terroir and the sincerity of the fruit. Vineyard work is carried out with great care, in a consciously organic spirit, to preserve soil balance and the identity of the plots. The estate's wines stand out for their energy, clarity, and ability to offer immediate pleasure without artifice. Each cuvée is conceived as a faithful interpretation of the place from which it originates.
Les Clos Forènes 2024 is a single-vineyard cuvée from vines planted on sandy-silty soils, which bring finesse and tension to the wine. The 2024 vintage favors freshness and precision, with just the right maturity to preserve the full expression of the grape variety. Vinification is conducted gently and with minimal intervention to preserve aromatic purity and the natural balance of the juice. The aging, deliberately discreet, supports the wine without marking it, allowing the terroir's character to fully express itself. This cuvée embodies a straight, digestible, and bright style, true to the estate's philosophy.
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
