2021 Le Petit St. Vincent, Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux"

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Dominique Joseph, fourth-generation owner and winemaker of Le Petit St. Vincent in Saumur-Champigny, is crafting some of the most aromatically pure, complex, and transparent Cabernet Francs on the planet.

This is one of the most terroir-driven wines we’ve tasted in quite some time, especially at this price point. You’ll be hard-pressed to find it in the retail marketplace. Act fast—this gem will sell out quickly.

If you haven't yet experienced Saumur-Champigny, you are in for a delectable treat. It combines the nuance of Red Burgundy with the wild (sauvage) notes of a Northern Rhône Syrah, yet make no mistake: Saumur-Champigny is entirely unique. This 2021 vintage is seductively aromatic, bursting with red and purple flowers alongside a savory blend of ripe fruits. Expect notes of black cherry, wild plum, black raspberry, violet, rose petals, huckleberry pie, undergrowth, wild herbs, crushed stone, wet earth, and a subtle hint of baking spice. "Les Poyeaux" is both structured and supple, featuring soft tannins and a building rush of acidity as it progresses across the palate.