Sanzay Saumur Champigny Beauregard 22

The Loire Valley continues to be one of the most exciting corners of winemaking in France, where organic viticulture, balanced wines, and affordable prices are the rule rather than the exception. Our source for these reds is the Domaine des Sanzay, a fifth generation organic domaine in Saumur-Champigny in the central Loire. Their unblended Cabernet Franc wines have become highly popular in our warehouse, opening tasters’ eyes to a new expression of the grape.

Sanzay’s “Beauregard” parcellaire cuvée sees 18 months of elevage and draws concentration from its sand-limestone soils. The nose is beautiful, deep and spiced, with notes of peony and graphite over wild cherry fruit. The mouth is fine grained and concentrated with perfectly balanced tannin and a clean, dry finish. Decant for a half hour and serve with stews or duck or steak.