Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Chapeaudaises 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Guiberteau
Label Name:
 
Saumur Rouge Chapeaudaises
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saumur (Anjou-Saumur), Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
92/100 (Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, Jun 2024); AB organic certification; widely praised by specialist retailers (Berry Bros. , Parcelle, Hi-Time)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with red/black cherry, raspberry, violet, herbs and a touch of graphite; medium-bodied, lively acidity, fine powdery tannins and a mineral, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled pork, beef stew, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, miso ramen, grilled teriyaki pork.

Production Method
Organically farmed; hand-harvested, fully de-stemmed; native-yeast fermentation in concrete; aged 10–12 months in large oak vats and older barrels with limited new oak; minimal intervention, light or no fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Guiberteau, family estate based in Brézé/Epieds (20+ ha). Organic since 2003 under Romain Guiberteau; noted for old-vine Cabernet Franc and Chenin expressions.