Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied 2018

Red
Saumur-Champigny, France
8.3
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Gorgeous energy from ungrafted vines in Le Clos Bonnet. Wild cherry and lavender flow with effortless grace, while crushed herbs and mineral notes add complexity. Silky tannins show beautiful integration from Austrian oak foudre aging. Pure class from Thierry Germain's meticulous vineyard work.

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Roches Neuves

Domaine des Roches Neuves is one of Saumur-Champigny's benchmark estates, producing structured, age-worthy Cabernet Franc from tuffeau-rich soils, with a range that spans entry-level village wine to single-parcel and old-vine cuvées of considerable depth.