Domaine des Varinelles
Saumur Champigny (Loire Valley)

The Estate
 The Domaine des Varinelles, located in the town of Varrains, is an old family property, four generations old, and currently is run by Claude and Laurent Daheuiller. They have recently made significant improvement in their equipment. They sell 1/3 in bulk and 2/3 in bottles.


The cellar

     

The Vineyard
 The vineyard today covers 42 hectares (or 100 acres), whose 32 ha in Saumur Champigny. The vineyard is planted with Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, including several well-known areas such as Les Petits Clos, Les Bonnezeaux, Le Clos Marconnet and Les Poyeux. The vines are 35 to 60 years old in average. The oldest were planted in 1900. The soil is clay-limestone. 

The Wines


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UPC code: 7 84585 00578 9
2009 Saumur Champigny, Domaine des Varinelles 12/750ml
Traditional vinification process: 18 days of low temperature maceration, pumping over every two days, aging in tanks, no fining, slight filtration, bottling in July. This wine is highly representative of the appellation. It is hardly aggressive or excessive, and displays balance and finesse throughout.

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UPC code: 7 84585 00578 9
2008 Saumur Champigny, Domaine des Varinelles 12/750ml
Traditional vinification process: 18 days of low temperature maceration, pumping over every two days, aging in tanks, no fining, slight filtration, bottling in July. This wine is highly representative of the appellation. It is hardly aggressive or excessive, and displays balance and finesse throughout.

National Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle



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UPC code: 7 84585 00588 8
2002 Saumur Champigny, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine des Varinelles 12/750ml
 Special vinification process: 30 days maceration, daily pumping over, aging in French oak barrel for 12 to 14 months, no fining, slight filtration.
Deep garnet color with purple tinges. Violet and raspberry aromas. Powerful and well-balanced wine. 

National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00688 5
N.V. Cremant de Loire Brut, Domaine des Varinelles 6/750ml
60% Chardonnay, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Chenin. Finesse and elegance.
 National Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle