The Story
This is 100% Cabernet Franc, grown from 65-85 year old vines on that classic Saumur limestone. The grapes are totally destemmed before being punched down in large wooden vats, where they mature for 14 months. This wine has finesse and stays quite elegant for Saumur-Champigny. It is lusciously black fruited, with soft elements of black pepper and earth. It is at the beginning of its prime drinking window but could be laid down for a while. It would pair nicely with fried eggplant cutlets, or with a juicy New York Strip.
Description
This is 100% Cabernet Franc, grown from 65-85 year old vines on that classic Saumur limestone. The grapes are totally destemmed before being punched down in large wooden vats, where they mature for 14 months. This wine has finesse and stays quite elegant for Saumur-Champigny. It is lusciously black fruited, with soft elements of black pepper and earth. It is at the beginning of its prime drinking window but could be laid down for a while. It would pair nicely with fried eggplant cutlets, or with a juicy New York Strip.
