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2022 Brendan Stater-West Saumur Rouge, Loire, France
$32.00
The Saumur Rouge comes from a young south-west vineyard of Cabernet Franc in Brézé, in the lieu-dit La Ripaille. The soil profile is predominately sandy-clay of 1.5m in depth. Brendan is just the second grower with La Ripaille. (The other is Antoine Foucault of Domaine du Collier).
Harvest is sorted in the vineyard then destemmed 100% upon arrival at Brendan’s facility. Maceration is based on an infusion style, no extraction (no pump-overs, pigeage, delestage) and lasts 6 days in order to preserve delicate and purity in texture. Aging is also in stainless steel for 6 months.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Saumur
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Brendan Stater-West
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Meaty Fish, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Chillable Red