NV Château du Petit Thouars “Les Foux” Vin Mousseux Rosé de Qualité

The Chateau du Petit Thouars has an extraordinarily long and rich history. Built in the early 1500s as a sort of “low-key hunting lodge” (an amusing notion, given the house’s immensity and grandeur) for a wealthy family from the town of Thouars (hence the name “Petit Thouars”), the 150-hectare estate is run today by Sebastién du Petit Thouars, the twelfth generation to dwell here since his ancestor George purchased the property in 1636. George was a diplomat for the famous Cardinal Richelieu, and the generations who followed him managed to survive several centuries of remarkably turbulent French history; one of Sebastién’s forebears even fled the French Revolution and fought in the American Revolution.

“Les Foux” is a méthode traditionnelle sparkling rosé comprised of 100% Cabernet Franc from 30-year-old vines surrounding their 16th century chateau in the village of Thouars. The wine spends nine months on the lees, disgorged with a minimal 2.6 g/L dosage (Brut Nature). It is chiseled and elegant, fresh and lively, with crisp cherry and spiced plum flavors that glide along the long, balanced finish.

Sparkling Wine Sweetness Levels (from dry to sweet): Brut Nature-Extra Brut-Brut-Extra Dry-Dry-Demi Sec