Roches Neuves Franc de Pied 2022

Red
Saumur-Champigny, France
8.4
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Sandy soils over limestone show clearly in this wine's mineral backbone and distinctive texture. The ungrafted vines deliver impressive concentration within an elegant frame. Black olive, herb and spice notes complement the dark fruit core. Fine-grained tannins provide structure without weight.

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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.