Les Palennes is a natural wine crafted by the in-demand cult producer Francois Saint-Lo, in the Loire region in France. Based in the village of Berrie, François is located close to Saumur, and his zero-zero wines have become a big hit in the natural wine scene.
How is Les Palennes by François Saint-Lô made?
This spicy light red wine is made with Cabernet Franc grapes which are taken from 70 year old vines grown on limestone soils. They are then given a whole bunch maceration for two weeks.
This punchy red features the typical, vibrant energy of François Saint-Lô that have made his wines so popular. We absolutely love it!
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Who is François Saint-Lô?
François Saint-Lô is somewhat of a cult winemaker. The village of Berrie, where he works is located close to Saumur. Sporting dreadlocks and a relaxed attitude, he is seemingly part of a collective that is restoring life to an otherwise ghost village. His zero-zero wines have become a big hit in the natural wine scene, and often sell out fast.
François mostly rents his vineyards, but tend to them all himself, with the help of two horses. He works in a limestone cellar, traditional to the region and keeping the climate very stable. He prefers long elevage, allowing the wine to really sit and develop more complexities with wines often aging 3 years in barrel.
