Domaine Antoine Sanzay Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Loire Valley 2018 varietal_Other-Reds juicy berry fruits in the

juicy berry fruits in the middle-palate

Partial sur lie aging in neutral barrels results in a nice round finish

There were early wildfires and then another round in September that we were fortunate to be in locations that were minimally impacted

as so many 2018s are

Domaine Antoine Sanzay Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Loire Valley 2018 varietal_Other-Reds juicy berry fruits in theWinery: Certified organic 100% Cabernet Franc Considered the top site for in Saumur Champigny, and perhaps the top site for Cabernet Franc in the world A gentle slope that is south and southwest facing Protected from the north winds by woods on the top of the hill 55+ year old vines Clay and limestone terroir Indigenous yeast Fermented in concrete for 30 days Aged in 5 year old barrels for 18 months