Château Yvonne - Saumur-Champigny - L'île Quatre Sous - Red - 2023

Wine:

Exceptionally pure, the 2023 Red Saumur-Champigny L’île Quatre Sous showcases Cabernet Franc at its finest—ripe and fresh, with elegant graphite notes and dark fruit aromas. On the palate, it unfolds with superb velvety texture, striking balance, and vibrant energy, all perfectly supported by a finely tuned aging process. A near-perfect expression of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Maceration in concrete vats. Aged for 8 months in concrete vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Intense vermilion red.

Nose:

This Cabernet has a very pure aroma with hints of graphite and black fruits.

Palate:

A broad palate with beautiful balance and restrained ageing, bringing finesse and voluptuousness.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef ribs, rack of lamb with thyme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

A benchmark estate in Saumur, Château Yvonne has been in the skilled hands of Mathieu Vallée since 2007. A master of both Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, he crafts wines of exceptional quality—recognized with two stars by the Guide RVF, a respected French wine publication known for its rigorous tasting standards.

With organically farmed vineyards set on ideally located sandy and tuffeau limestone soils, and long, carefully managed barrel aging, every element is in place to produce truly outstanding wines.