Saumur - 2021 - Domaine Guiberteau - 0,75L

A pure, vibrant Loire red from one of Saumur’s most sought-after domaines.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOC Saumur
• Vintage: 2021
• Producer: Domaine Guiberteau
• Region: Loire Valley, France
• Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
• Farming: Certified organic agriculture
• Ageing: In stainless steel tanks and/or oak barrels depending on the cuvée, with minimal intervention

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby red with garnet highlights
• Nose: Refined and expressive, blending fresh red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant), peony, and a subtle smoky note typical of the terroir
• Palate: Lithe, fluid and taut, driven by vibrant acidity, fine crunchy tannins and pure, almost infused red fruit
• Finish: Fresh, mineral and persistent, with notes of cold stone and tangy red fruits

🍴 Food Pairings

🍗 Roasted poultry (guinea fowl, farm chicken)
🥩 Beef tartare, grilled ribeye steak
🍆 Grilled vegetables, lentils, mushroom medley
🧀 Valençay, Selles-sur-Cher

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Ready to enjoy now for its freshness, or cellar until 2028 to develop more tertiary complexity.

🌡 Serving Temperature: 15–16°C (a brief decanting recommended)

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine Guiberteau, based in Montreuil-Bellay, has rapidly become a benchmark for Saumur. Under the guidance of Romain Guiberteau, the domaine practices exemplary organic viticulture on exceptional limestone soils. Renowned for their purity, energy and ageing potential, their reds and whites captivate wine lovers around the world.