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Château du Hureau Tuffe Saumur-Champigny 2014
Saumur, Loire, FranceThe Vatan family has been making wine in the Loire for more than 300 years, with fifth generation Philippe and his daughter Agathe Vatan currently in charge. This cabernet franc was sourced from 15 parcels scattered around Saumur and Dampierre in the Loire, and is the gateway CF for the Château. Though the parcels range in vine age, they all are planted on tuffeau soils (la Tuffe, locally) of varying depth. The farming follows organic and biodynamic practices (en route to certification for bio), and the wine spent up to two years in tank (underground in the chalk cellars) prior to bottling. Highly fragrant and perfumed with wild raspberry, young strawberry, redcurrant, dark plum and lined with a sapid earthy herbaceousness on the light bodied palate. Acidity is shining and tannins are gossamer gritty. A lovely charming red for solo sipping or with wild mushroom dishes.Tasted: 14 February 2018Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $27.00 | 750ml | private liquor stores |
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 950972UPC: 3480031411018
