Domaine des Sables Verts Saumur Champigny 'Les Chaintres' 2020
4.5
HK$380
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character From the celebrated Saumur Champigny appellation in the Loire Valley, the 2020 Domaine des Sables Verts Saumur Champigny 'Les Chaintres' brilliantly captures the essence of its unique origin. The warm, dry 2020 growing season yielded excellent concentration and ripe tannins while preserving the signature vibrancy of Loire Cabernet Franc. This exceptional bottling originates from a historic 2.15-hectare parcel in Varrains, where older vines dig deep into the iconic "tuffeau" limestone and green sand soils, imparting a distinct mineral drive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine reveals vibrant aromas of crunchy red cherry, raspberry, and wild violet, underscored by a classic graphite complexity and subtle white pepper notes. On the palate, its medium-bodied frame showcases silky tannins, a refreshing acidity, and a long, chalky finish that echoes its limestone terroir. Pair this elegant Cabernet Franc with pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, herb-roasted lamb chops, or a delicately spiced Chinese soy-braised duck.
Winery Background Founded in 2019 by dynamic winemakers Caroline Fleuzal and Hervé Malinge, Domaine des Sables Verts represents a modern, passionate renaissance in Saumur Champigny. The couple meticulously manages their vineyards, emphasizing organic transition and low-intervention cellar practices. By hand-harvesting and utilizing gentle extraction, they craft pure, terroir-driven wines that are quickly establishing this estate as a contemporary benchmark for Loire Valley Cabernet Franc.