2022 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge, Loire Valley, France – 1.5L MAG

ABOUT THE WINE

This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown on organically farmed limestone-clay soils near Montreuil-Bellay. The 2022 vintage was marked by a balanced growing season, producing fruit with both ripeness and lift. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented with native yeasts in concrete, then aged in older oak barrels to preserve varietal character and terroir expression.

The wine shows vibrant aromas of red cherry, crushed herbs, and flinty minerality. On the palate, it is lithe and energetic, with tension, clarity, and a subtle earthiness. The magnum format allows for slow evolution, making it ideal for cellaring or large-format service.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Domaine Guiberteau is a leading name in the Loire Valley, renowned for its pure, terroir-driven wines made from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Under the direction of Romain Guiberteau, the estate has embraced organic farming and minimal intervention to craft wines of precision, tension, and longevity. Known especially for their limestone-driven elegance, Guiberteau’s redslike their whiteshave become benchmarks of the Saumur appellation.