Domaine Guiberteau Saumur 'Les Chapaudaises' 2024 750ml

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Domaine Guiberteau’s Les Chapaudaises is a distinctive single-vineyard Saumur Rouge from Romain Guiberteau, one of the Loire Valley’s most sought-after growers. Produced from Cabernet Franc, it comes from a parcel rooted in the limestone-rich tuffeau soils that define the finest vineyards around Saumur.

The 2024 Les Chapaudaises captures the wonderfully fragrant, mineral side of Cabernet Franc. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry and wild berries are joined by violet, fresh herbs and subtle earthy notes. The palate is bright and finely structured, with fresh acidity, elegant tannins and the cool, stony character associated with Cabernet Franc grown over limestone.

Guiberteau’s approach in the cellar is deliberately restrained, emphasizing purity and vineyard expression rather than extraction or overt oak. The result is a wine with considerable energy and precision: vibrant in its youth, yet structured enough to gain complexity with bottle age.

For those familiar with Guiberteau through his celebrated Chenin Blancs, Les Chapaudaises offers a compelling look at the estate’s equally serious work with Cabernet Franc. A refined, terroir-driven Saumur Rouge from one of the benchmark domaines of the modern Loire Valley.