Guiberteau Saumur Rouge 2021
29.95€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Matured for a whole year in tanks, doubling the usual six months, the 2021 Domaine Guiberteau offers up a gourmand, fresh bouquet of wild dark berries, violet, cassis and peony, followed by a medium-bodied, juicy, sensual and seamless texture that finishes long and ethereal. It's a nice effort.
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Alcohol
13.0%
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Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottled unfiltered.
Description
Guiberteau Saumur Rouge is a flagship wine of the Loire Valley, made entirely from Cabernet Franc, the most representative grape variety of this region. Sourced from vineyards located on the famous Brézé hill, where the unique soil and climatic conditions give the wine a distinctive personality, the vines were planted between 1955 and 1957. These soils combine a topsoil of silt and sand resting on a soft limestone base. This composition allows the roots to penetrate deeply, capturing a minerality that brings structure and character to the wine.
Domaine Guiberteau, founded by the family and now managed by Romain Guiberteau, is characterised by winemaking focused on purity and respect for the terroir. Since 2000, the vineyards have been managed under organic farming practices, and in 2007 they obtained AB certification, consolidating the winery's commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly winemaking.
Winemaking
Vinification is carried out in a natural way: the grapes are completely destemmed before fermenting spontaneously in cement tanks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in large truncated cone-shaped oak barrels, which provide gentle oxygenation without adding excessive oak notes, allowing the fruit and mineral flavours to dominate the wine's profile.
Taste
On the palate, Guiberteau Saumur Rouge displays an exceptional freshness that makes it particularly vibrant and attractive. On first contact, the wine reveals a complex nose, with aromas of fresh red fruits, such as raspberries and redcurrants, complemented by notes of herbs and spices such as sage, nettle and a touch of liquorice. On the palate, Guiberteau Saumur Rouge is silky and medium-bodied, with a well-integrated acidity that adds dynamism. As it is oxygenated, it shows an elegant mineral structure with hints of violet and a slightly saline and spicy finish, where the persistence of ripe red fruits is perceptible. Its subtly tannic and balanced character gives it great versatility to accompany red meat dishes, fine cured meats and cured cheeses.
Guiberteau Saumur Rouge is an invitation to discover the authentic style of Cabernet Franc wines from the Loire, a wine that, although accessible in its youth, promises a great capacity for evolution in the bottle, rewarding those who give it time to unfold its full complexity.
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