Fabien Duveau - Saumur-Champigny - Les Bas Poyeux - Chacé - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 red Saumur-Champigny Les Menais Varrains , coming from a one-hectare parcel, showcases the elegance of Cabernet Franc. It strikes a perfect balance with its distinct graphite profile and subtle smoky note, indicating ideal ripeness. The wine boasts abundant fruit, fine tannins, and a refreshing mineral freshness, creating an ultra-appealing, easily digestible ensemble. Ready to be enjoyed over the next 3 to 5 years, this wine is delightfully indulgent, precise, and charming, encapsulating the essence of its great chalky terroir. It has been rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, traditionally vinified and aged for 10 months in concrete vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Very dark red with purplish highlights.

Nose:

Very pure, marked by the perfect ripeness of the Cabernet Franc through beautiful notes of graphite and well-managed ageing.

Palate:

This perfectly woven, full-bodied cuvée with juicy juice and pleasant tannins will reveal its full potential after a few months in the cellar.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Oven-roasted veal chops, beef steak with pepper sauce, mixed meat brochettes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts

Fabien Duveau, a rising star in the Saumurois area, is shaking up the traditional rankings with his highly acclaimed cuvées. He's quickly made a name for himself in the heart of the Loire's great terroirs. His prime location, right across from the renowned Clos Rougeard, places him on some of the appellation's best soils.

Embracing organic farming and meticulous attention to detail, Duveau crafts wines that are vibrantly balanced and precise. His creations are not only approachable but also marked by a pure fruit character, offering both depth and a notable presence.