Appellation: Saumur-Champigny (Loire region)
 
Grape: Cabernet Franc (100%)
 
Farming: Organic (certified)
 
Terroir: Tuffau (which is a sandy and porous rock)
 
Aromatics: Lovely nose of red and black berries, with subtle smoky and spicy notes without the herbaceousness.   
 
Palate: Medium bodied wine with a lovely mouthfeel and balanced red and black fruits on the palate with crunchy tannins, spices, savoury texture as well as classic Saumur-Champigny chalky - Tuffeau terroir finish.
 
About the wine: Blend of vineyards from the estate. The grapes are hand picked and sorted, destemmed then they are fermented with natural yeast, followed by pumping over and delestage. The wine is aged 60% in stainless steel tanks and 40% in 40hl 8-10 years old foudres. After about 3 months they rotate the wines from one aging vessel to the other.
 
When to drink: Drink now or in the next 4-6 years.
 
Service: 12 to 16 degrees C.
 
Food match: Steak frites, bbq or burger