Domaine Antoine Sanzay Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Loire Valley 2018 varietal_Other-Reds the wine is rounded and

the wine is rounded and smooth

as so many 2018s are

and can virtually be counted as a native of this place

kumquat and almond

Partial sur lie aging in neutral barrels results in a nice round finish

Domaine Antoine Sanzay Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Loire Valley 2018 varietal_Other-Reds the wine is rounded andWinery: Certified organic 100% Cabernet Franc Considered the top site for in Saumur Champigny, and perhaps the top site for Cabernet Franc in the world A gentle slope that is south and southwest facing Protected from the north winds by woods on the top of the hill 55+ year old vines Clay and limestone terroir Indigenous yeast Fermented in concrete for 30 days Aged in 5 year old barrels for 18 months