2018 Arnaud Lambert Breze Clos Mazurique Cabernet Franc

Arnaud Lambert is considered to be one of the most talented winemakers in Loire regularly producing what are amongst the best wines in and around Saumur. Practicing bio-dynamic viticulture and bringing a Burgundian approach to his winemaking, his Cabernet Francs are perfumed, fresh and make for delicious drinking over the warmer months.

Fruit for this wine is sourced from a 3.7 ha west facing site on light silty sand over limestone on the southern side of Brézé. Its 100% destemmed and fermented with partial whole berries with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks with a very gentle maceration using infusion and no pump overs. Deep vibrant dark red black tinged core with a bright youthful red purple hue. A perfumed like bouquet sees rose petal, red currant and red cherry scents blossom from the glass trailed by fresh herb infusions, subtle earth and spice notes. Rich, fresh and juicy, the light to mid weight palate is generously layered with red currant and ripe cherry fruits which are underpinned by infusions of violets, incense, bay leaf, subtle earth and spice. Bright fresh acidity and slightly dryish but well integrated tannins lead into a long, delightfully fresh aftertaste. A joy to drink.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%