2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 3.45 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window 2024-2039
Classification Saumur Rouge AOC
Region Saumur
Soil Limestone, Sand and clay
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand harvested, completely destemmed and unfined; three weeks of maceration and spontaneous fermentation. The descriptive text says two years on the lees in used barriques, while the structured élevage field lists both used and new barriques, so the vessel discrepancy is retained. The page describes the wine as made without sulfur, but its separate allergen declaration says it contains sulfites. Residual sugar is stated only as <1 g/L. The listed elevation is 50–100 m and serving range is 14–16°C. Certified organic under code FR-BIO-10.
Tasting Notes Cherry-red and lively, with pollen, forest floor, violet, dark berries and bay leaf; fine tannins, cool structure, balanced acidity and a saline, stony finish.
Food Pairing Lentils with root vegetables or pigeon with rosemary jus.
Critics Ratings 92
Producer Information
Website
Address
12 rue de la Prée, Mollay, 49260 Saint-Just-sur-Dive, France
Phone
+33 (0)2 41 51 62 01
Owner
SARL Yves Lambert
Cellarmaster
Laurent