Saumur Rouge 2024

The Saumur Rouge AOC by Domaine Guiberteau (Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Loire Valley) stands as a vibrant, crunchy, and irresistibly fragrant expression of 100% Cabernet Franc. Born from a harmonious blend of three distinct parcels totaling 3 hectares, this bottling draws its depth from 60-year-old old vines rooted in Saumur's signature calcareous-clay soils. Organically farmed with utmost precision, these mature vines yield fruit with exceptional aromatic concentration and phenolic balance.

Yielding roughly 24,000 bottles annually, the winemaking process involves a 7-month maturation period combining stainless steel tanks, wooden tronconic vats, and oak barriques. This judicious vessel selection preserves the energetic, bright fruit profile while imparting structural polish and supple texture. Guiberteau's Saumur Rouge emerges as a delightfully accessible yet complex red, defined by controlled acidity and a snappy, persistent finish.