{"product_id":"chateau-yvonne-saumur-champigny-l-lle-quatre-sous-loire-france","title":"Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny 'L'Ile Quatre Sous', Loire, France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c11799e4-9e3a-4392-b344-ff41f06906d4\" data-turn-id-container=\"c11799e4-9e3a-4392-b344-ff41f06906d4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-469\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69badea7-9a7c-8333-97c7-87bb37914351-7\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69badea7-9a7c-8333-97c7-87bb37914351-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-470\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4f6cb16e-0415-4ff4-a73c-d21efb85a521\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eFresh red berries, cracked pepper, and cool mineral tones define the 2023 Château Yvonne Saumur-Champigny 'L'Ile Quatre Sous', a vibrant and terroir-driven Cabernet Franc that captures the elegance and energy of the Loire Valley. Crafted from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards rooted in limestone-rich soils, this cuvée emphasizes purity, freshness, and transparency through gentle extraction and aging exclusively in concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eWinemaker\/ Owner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mathieu Vallée\u003cbr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% \u003cbr data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic, biodynamic methods\u003cbr data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 50 years\u003cbr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy-clay over Turonian limestone (tuffeau)\u003cbr data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested in small bins during early morning hours\u003cbr data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeast fermentation in concrete vats\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 weeks without pumpovers to limit extraction\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 9 months in concrete vats\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfined and unfiltered\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual soil work with no synthetic products or chemical weed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eThe nose opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, and cracked black pepper layered alongside cocoa, herbs, and cool limestone minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and finely textured, balancing vibrant acidity with supple tannins and juicy fruit concentration. The absence of oak allows the Cabernet Franc varietal character to remain transparent and energetic, emphasizing freshness, spice, and purity over weight. The limestone soils contribute a distinctly chalky mineral tension that carries through the wine’s long, refreshing finish. The 2023 vintage shows remarkable precision and brightness while maintaining the structure necessary for graceful short-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003eChâteau Yvonne was revitalized in 2007 by Mathieu Vallée, who comes from a winemaking family in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil and sought to elevate the reputation of Saumur-Champigny through meticulous organic farming and low-intervention cellar practices. The estate’s vineyards, originally planted organically by Yvonne and Jean-François Lamunière, are farmed today using certified organic and biodynamic principles. Fermentations rely exclusively on native yeasts, and the wines are matured within historic underground tuffeau cellars carved into the limestone beneath the estate. Château Yvonne has become one of the Loire Valley’s benchmark producers, known for wines that combine finesse, minerality, and authentic expression of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003eServe at 15–17 °C in a Burgundy or universal red wine glass. Excellent with grilled meats, roast poultry, lamb, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, soft cheeses, and small game birds. 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