NAME OF WINE: Saumur Champigny Rouge

NAME OF ESTATE/DOMAINE: Domaine des Roches Neuves

VINTAGE: 2019

ABV: 13.5%

NAME OF VIGNERON: Thierry Germain

LOCATION (village and region): Varrains, Saumur

GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Cabernet Franc

SUSTAINABLE/ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC: Organic and biodynamic

CERTIFICATION: Biodyvin and Ecocert

SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS/VEGANS: Suitable for both vegetarians and vegans

ALLERGENS (EGGS AND/OR MILK): Neither used

TASTING NOTE:A blend of different vineyard sites, this junior Cabernet Franc is no retiring violet. Intensely hued, thick with juicy dark berry, almost plummy fruit, a hint of chocolate, and the merest whisper of pepper.

(LOCAL) FOOD RECOMMENDATION: Pork rillettes