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Domaine des Sables Verts Saumur Champigny 'Les Chaintres' 2021
Vintage Character
The 2021 Domaine des Sables Verts Saumur Champigny 'Les Chaintres' captures the essence of a classic, cool Loire Valley vintage where severe spring frosts naturally limited yields to produce a wine of remarkable focus and energy. This single-vineyard bottling is sourced from a historic 1.15-hectare parcel of old vines planted in 1957, situated in the village of Varrains. The vineyard's distinct terroir blends the region's famous tuffeau limestone with rare, glauconite-rich "sables verts" (green sands), which impart exceptional mineral drive, elegance, and natural refinement to the Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Highly expressive on the nose, it offers vibrant aromas of crunchy red cherry, fresh raspberry, and delicate violet, underscored by a characteristic touch of wild herbs and crushed stones. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, chalky tannins and a lively, mineral-driven acidity that carries through to a clean, lingering finish. Pair this energetic red with roasted duck breast in a sour cherry reduction, classic grilled steak frites, or traditional Cantonese roasted squab.
Winery Background
Established in 2019 by the talented winemaking duo Caroline Loiseau and Hervé Malinge, Domaine des Sables Verts has rapidly become a benchmark for contemporary Saumur Champigny. Driven by sustainable farming and low-intervention cellar practices, they carefully hand-harvest their plots to protect the purity of the fruit. Through precise natural fermentations and thoughtful aging, Caroline and Hervé craft incredibly pure, energetic wines that offer a transparent window into their unique terroir, defining the vanguard of the modern Loire Valley.
The 2021 Domaine des Sables Verts Saumur Champigny 'Les Chaintres' captures the essence of a classic, cool Loire Valley vintage where severe spring frosts naturally limited yields to produce a wine of remarkable focus and energy. This single-vineyard bottling is sourced from a historic 1.15-hectare parcel of old vines planted in 1957, situated in the village of Varrains. The vineyard's distinct terroir blends the region's famous tuffeau limestone with rare, glauconite-rich "sables verts" (green sands), which impart exceptional mineral drive, elegance, and natural refinement to the Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Highly expressive on the nose, it offers vibrant aromas of crunchy red cherry, fresh raspberry, and delicate violet, underscored by a characteristic touch of wild herbs and crushed stones. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, chalky tannins and a lively, mineral-driven acidity that carries through to a clean, lingering finish. Pair this energetic red with roasted duck breast in a sour cherry reduction, classic grilled steak frites, or traditional Cantonese roasted squab.
Winery Background
Established in 2019 by the talented winemaking duo Caroline Loiseau and Hervé Malinge, Domaine des Sables Verts has rapidly become a benchmark for contemporary Saumur Champigny. Driven by sustainable farming and low-intervention cellar practices, they carefully hand-harvest their plots to protect the purity of the fruit. Through precise natural fermentations and thoughtful aging, Caroline and Hervé craft incredibly pure, energetic wines that offer a transparent window into their unique terroir, defining the vanguard of the modern Loire Valley.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryDomaine des Sables Verts
Grape VarietiesCabernet Franc
WinemakerCaroline Meurée & Hervé Malinge
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionLoire Valley
Production VolumeMicro production (approx. 4,000 - 5,000 bottles)
Sub-regionSaumur Champigny
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level13.0
Format750ml
Prices
Climats
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$350
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