Retour Arnaud Lambert - Saumur-Champigny - Montée des Roches - Rouge - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Saumur-Champigny
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright red.
Nose Abundant red and black fruit aromas.
Palate Ample and velvety, with full, ripe fruit. Supported by perfectly controlled ageing, this cuvée offers a deep, subtle wine of fine concentration.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Decant and serve slightly chilled, between 14 and 16°C.
Food Grilled or simmered red meats, oven-roasted veal chops, cheese platter.
Cellar ageing Dès maintenant et jusqu'en 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Arnaud Lambert is shaking up the hierarchy of the great winemakers of Loire Valley. On the terroir of Saumur-Brézé, his estate is reshuffling the deck, embodying finesse, elegance, and simplicity.


Leading a domain of 50 hectares, he is establishing himself as one of the most talented vignerons in the region, and his reputation is seriously stirring the circle of grand enthusiasts. With meticulous care in both vineyard and cellar, organic farming practices, and understated labels, everything here exudes excellence and is representative of the best wines from the Saumurois region.
Wine A single-vineyard cuvée, the 2020 Red Saumur-Champigny Montée des Roches is a beautifully concentrated Cabernet Franc, sourced from 45-year-old vines. With its velvety texture, abundant fruit, and subtly integrated oak – a testament to masterfully controlled aging – this wine is both deep and subtle. It is ready to enchant today after decanting, or it can be cellared for another decade.
Vinification Hand-harvested. Aged for 12 months in 2- to 3-wine barrels and concrete eggs.

Certified organic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024