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Saumur Champigny rouge AOC 2022

42,00 €

(56,00 € / 1000 ml)
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  • The Saumur Champigny rouge AOC 2022 from Guiberteau is an elegant Loire red wine made from Cabernet Franc, reflecting the precision and purity of one of the appellation’s most renowned producers.
  • 🎨 Colour: Luminous ruby red with violet reflections, clear and transparent
  • 👃 Aroma: Fresh red fruits such as raspberry and blackcurrant, complemented by delicate violet and herbal notes as well as a characteristic hint of paprika and tuffeau
  • 👅 Palate: Lively and juicy on the palate, with silky tannins, invigorating acidity and a mineral finish that displays the typical terroir character of Saumur Champigny’s tuffeau soils
  • 🎭 Character: Refined and straightforward – a purist, easy-drinking Cabernet Franc with clear fruit, cool minerality and an elegant lightness at moderate alcohol
  • 🍽️ Food Pairing: Grilled lamb cutlets with herbs, terrine de campagne, light pasta with tomato and herb sauce
  • ✨ Special Features: Guiberteau is regarded as a reference producer in Saumur Champigny; the vines are deeply rooted in the characteristic tuffeau limestone, which gives the wine its distinctive minerality; biodynamic viticulture underscores the terroir authenticity
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Wine description for Saumur Champigny rouge AOC 2022 by Guiberteau

Character
A wine that embodies the Loire Valley in its purest form: lean, precise and characterised by vibrant freshness. With just 12.5% alcohol and virtually no residual sugar, this Saumur Champigny stands for that type of elegant, eminently drinkable red wine that refreshingly stands apart in a world of over-extraction. Guiberteau is among the most renowned addresses in the Saumurois and vouches for artisanal precision and a clear philosophy: the wine should speak, not the winemaker.
Terroir & Origin
Saumur Champigny lies in the heart of the middle Loire, east of Saumur, and owes its character to the famous tuffeau limestone subsoil – the so-called Tuffeau. This porous, cooling limestone stores water and regulates soil temperature, giving the wines a natural minerality and freshness that scarcely any other terroir in France produces in this way. The 2022 vintage, marked by warmth and an early summer, demanded precise vineyard work from the finest winemakers – those who harvested early and selectively were able to bring ripeness and freshness into harmonious balance.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Cabernet Franc is no compromise in the Loire, but rather the soul of the region. In the Saumurois it reveals its refined, cool side: aromatically multi-layered, with characteristic spice, fine tannins and a texture that favours transparency over power. Guiberteau works with organic farming methods and places great emphasis on gentle maturation that puts terroir centre stage. The result is wines that possess depth without appearing heavy.
Food Pairing Suggestions
The vibrant acidity and fine tannin structure make this wine a versatile table companion. Classically it harmonises with Rillettes de Tours, Loire Valley goat’s cheese or a Poulet rôti aux herbes. Equally recommended with grilled salmon, lamb rack with herb crust or mushroom risotto. A wine that does not dominate but accompanies – and thus understands the highest art of gastronomy.

Profile

Winemaker

Guiberteau
Country

France
Region

Loire
Vintage

Variety cabernet franc
Content

Alcohol content

12.5% Vol.
Residual sweetness

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Allergens

Contains sulphites
Complete product name

Guiberteau – Saumur Champigny rouge AOC 2022

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