2021 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge 'Les Arboises', Loire, France
$95.00
- Size: 1.00 ha (2.47 ac)
- Variety: Cabernet Franc
- Vine Age: Planted in 1957
- Terroir: Monopole on the hill of Brézé, south-facing, rocky, sandy-silt soil over a chalky limestone bedrock.
- Viticulture: Organic (AB, 2007)
- Vinification: Sorted in the vineyard, 100% de-stemmed, 2-4-week ambient yeast fermentation in concrete tanks, aged for 18 months in barrels (80% new, 20% 1-3-years-old), blended and aged for an additional few months in steel tanks, bottled and aged for a further few months before release, filtered.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Saumur
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Guiberteau
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Steak!, Braised Things
- Characteristics Dressed to Impress, Big Power, Savory Red, Icon

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