{"title":"Domaine du Collier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe domaine was established in 1999 in the Saumurois by Antoine Foucault, son of Charly Foucault of Clos Rougeard, together with his partner Caroline. The estate remains at around seven hectares, farmed organically on the limestone and tuffeau soils around Brézé: two-thirds Chenin Blanc, partly from very old vines, and one-third Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe method follows the family tradition: hand harvesting with strict selection, indigenous yeasts, and ageing lasting from two to three years without racking in a very cold underground cellar. Quantities are limited, and the wines are released only at the end of ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STELT selection includes Saumur Rouge La Ripaille from the 2015 and 2016 vintages, Cabernet Franc from the eponymous lieu-dit, one of the domaine's principal terroirs. Verified provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-du-collier-saumur-rouge-la-ripaille-2016-075","title":"Domaine du Collier Saumur Rouge La Ripaille 2016 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine du Collier Saumur Rouge La Ripaille 2016 AOC 0,75l\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine born in the healthy setting of the Loire Valley, among ravines and clay-limestone soils, offering an authentic interpretation of Saumur Rouge that combines terroir precision with cellar personality. It presents as a wine of character, designed for those seeking an authentic connection with the land and a table that conveys stability and refined taste over time. The producer’s history is intertwined with a family tradition that has made the balance between vineyards and cellar its strength, cultivating a company identity founded on respect for the land, hands-on vineyard work, and constant attention to detail. Production philosophy and approach to work come together in responsible vineyard management, careful harvesting, and winemaking that favors controlled maceration to extract elegance and freshness without overstating the structure. Distinctive elements lie in the focus on aromatic content and the management of time: La Ripaille demonstrates a sure hand in balancing fruit and spice, avoiding excess and offering a complex yet polished texture, where notes of ripe red fruit coexist with hints of green pepper, graphite, and a light toastiness imparted by aging. On the palate, the tannic texture is silky and well integrated, the acidity supports the sip without weighing it down, and the finish recalls the sandy-limestone character typical of the area, allowing pairings ranging from delicate game to aged cheeses, always with a certain elegance. Within the producer’s range, this wine holds a prominent place among the offerings intended for customers attentive to the value of terroir and uncompromising drinkability: it is designed both for an everyday dinner and to accompany more intimate convivial moments, offering a reliable window into Loire style without sacrificing a distinctive signature. Altogether, it is a harmony of tradition and modernity, character and restraint, and it fits STELT’s positioning as the result of meticulous care that favors authenticity, sobriety, and a highly personal voice, capable of speaking to the heart of the table without ostentation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Collier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778961617221,"sku":"DOMDU-SAUROULA-LOI-16-075","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Stelt_mistery_new.png?v=1786909651"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-collier-saumur-rouge-la-ripaille-2015-075","title":"Domaine du Collier Saumur Rouge La Ripaille 2015 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDomaine du Collier Saumur Rouge La Ripaille 2015 AOC 0,75l is a red wine born in the heart of the Loire, in an area where the succession of cool days and moderate winds allows the wines to mature with balance, remaining complex without losing freshness, and presents itself at the table as a discreet yet reliable companion to simple dishes and more structured preparations, capable of evolving in the glass as the hours pass; La Ripaille 2015 has a bright ruby hue, a fitting concentration that reflects a careful harvest and attentive management of the terroir; On the nose, notes of ripe red fruit, cherry, and redcurrant emerge, accompanied by nuances of fresh pepper, light lavender, and a mineral trace reminiscent of the limestone typical of the soil; On the palate, it reveals a light yet present texture: the wine unfolds elegantly, offering a taut but soft structure, a gentle acidity that supports the fruit, and a lingering finish that leaves a clean, spicy impression, free of excess, and able to accompany grain-based first courses, mushrooms, and aged cheeses; This wine is the fruit of a working philosophy that prioritizes simplicity and respect for time: hand harvesting, careful vinification, and maturation in traditional containers, choices that favor expression and structure over immediate showmanship; La Ripaille plays a central role in the Domaine du Collier range as a symbol of consistency between regional identity and contemporary aspiration, offering enthusiasts an accessible window onto the perceived quality of Saumur Rouge without sacrificing the clarity and cleanliness of the finish; The winery’s approach is distinguished by an attention to detail reflected both in the precision of the vineyard work and in the wine’s stylistic interpretation, allowing it to stand out in a landscape of similar wines through its balance, distance from excess, and ability to convey the character of the land; In keeping with the STELT positioning, La Ripaille 2015 invites you to pause, savor the complexity hidden behind a restrained facade, and choose a producer that communicates maturity, responsibility, and consistency over time.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Collier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778961682757,"sku":"DOMDU-SAUROULA-LOI-15-075","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Domaine-du-Collier-Saumur-Rouge-La-Ripaille-2015-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874366"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/Domaine-du-Collier-Saumur-Rouge-La-Ripaille-2015-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1790265687","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/domaine-du-collier.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}