La Grange Tiphaine
La Grange Tiphaine was created at the end of the 19th century by Alfonse Delecheneau, followed by three generations: Adrien, Jackie and now, Damien. Coralie, Damien’s wife, has now joined the family as a fully active partner in the life and work of their 10-hectare vineyard. Damien’s talent as a winemaker is evident from the multitude of beautifully balanced, elegant, precise red, white, rosé and sparkling wines that he crafts from five different varietals: Chenin blanc, Côt (Malbec), Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and even the ancient and rare Loire variety called, Grolleau. The wines are in the AOCs of Touraine Amboise and Montlouis sur Loire. The wines are all different; tender or round, fine or fruit filled, dry or sweet, but they all share the common thread of careful work in the vines that make for beautifully balanced, terroir driven, precise wines.
Certification: Certified Organic.
Ad Libitum Touraine Amboise: — Back to the top
Grange Tiphaine Ad Libitum tech sheet
Age of Vines: 15 and 45 years old
Soil: Clay-limestone (for the Gamay) and clay
Varietals: Côt (Malbec), Gamay, Cabernet Franc
Vinification Method: A rather long maceration for the Côt (Malbec) and Cabernet franc (between 18 and 20 days). Slow and delicate extraction. Aged for 5 months in tank.
Tasting Note: Lovely fresh & lively red for the Spring & Summer!
Tournage Riant: — Back to the top
Grange Tiphaine Tournage Riant tech sheet
Age of Vines: 25 years old
Soil: Clay with silex
Varietals: Côt (Malbec), Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau
Vinification Method: Natural grasses are grown around the vines that make up this rosé. The harvest is done by hand and with four different selections of the vines according to ripeness (September 18, 21, 22 & 29). 100% direct press rosé with alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures.
Tasting Note: The blending of Côt (Malbec), Gamay & Grolleau makes for an intense aromatic palate with a long finish. Nuances of color & freshness.
Clef de Sol Montlouis sur Loire (white):— Back to the top
Grange Tiphaine Clef de Sol White tech sheet
Age of Vines: 80 years
Soil: Clay and silica resting on limestone
Varietals: Chenin Blanc (dry)
Tasting Notes: Beautiful pale golden yellow. Notes of honeysuckle with pear and lime. Taste is dry with just a hint of sweetness, finishes beautifully with fruit and acidity.
Clef de Sol Touraine (Red) :— Back to the top
Grange Tiphaine Clef de Sol Red tech sheet
Varietals: 65% Cabernet franc, 35% Cot (Malbec)
Soil: Clay and silica resting on limestone
Age of Vines: 60 years
Vinification: Fermented in concrete and aged in 225L and 400L barrels without racking and only one light filtration before bottling.
Rosa Rosé Rosam rosé — Back to the top
Age of Vines: 80 years
Soil: Clay and silica resting on limestone
Varietals: Grolleau, Gamay, Cot (Malbec), Cabernet Franc
Vinification: A Methode Ancestrale rosé sparkler.
Tasting Notes: Fun summer red fruits – strawberry and cherry with a delicious tang. A perfect refreshing off-dry drink.
Pairing: Delicious by itself.
Grenouillieres (white demi-sec): — Back to the top
Age of vines: 80 years
Soil: Sand on silex
Varietals: Chenin Blanc
Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeast in barrels.
Pairing: Pairs well with cheese and seafood.
Nouveau Nez: (White Sparkling): — Back to the top
Age of Vines: 6 years
Soil: Clay and silica resting on limestone
Varietals: Chenin blanc
Vinification: A natural sparkling Chenin Blanc bottled before the end of fermentation. Nothing added!
Tasting Note: Fine bubbles with a beautiful nose of citrus fruits.
Pairing: Before dinner, for a celebration, or with an almond cake dessert.
Cot Vielles Vignes: (White Sparkling): — Back to the top 
Age of Vines: 115-120 years old
Yield: 18hl/ha
Soil: Clay and silica resting on limestone
Varietals: Cot (Malbec)
Vinification: Grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and sorted intensely at the winery. Fermented with indigenous yeast for about 20 years in concrete tanks. The wine spends about 9 months in a concrete egg to preserve the fruit.
Trinqu’ames: (White Sparkling): — Back to the top
Age of Vines: 40 years old
Yield: 46hl/ha
Soil: Clay and limestone
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc
Vinification: Fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete and fiberglass tanks. Elevage on fine lees for 4-5 months.