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Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2018 1.5Ltr

size
1.5Ltr
country
France
region
Loire Valley
appellation
Anjou-Saumur
WA
93
Additional vintages
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Les Arboises, produced from vines planted in 1957 within the Brézé commune on clay-limestone soils, present aromas of rose, dark wild berries, spices and a touch of oak. It’s medium-bodied, tense and straight with a juicy mid-palate and powdery tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and fine-grained finish. The wine undergoes two weeks of maceration and is matured for two years in barrels, half of which are previously used and half are new. ... More details
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Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2018 1.5Ltr

SKU 900102
$149.95
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WA
93
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Les Arboises, produced from vines planted in 1957 within the Brézé commune on clay-limestone soils, present aromas of rose, dark wild berries, spices and a touch of oak. It’s medium-bodied, tense and straight with a juicy mid-palate and powdery tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and fine-grained finish. The wine undergoes two weeks of maceration and is matured for two years in barrels, half of which are previously used and half are new.
Winery
Organic. Pruning method is Guyau Val de Loire. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard. 100% de-stemmed, 10 days to 4 weeks maceration in concrete tanks, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in barrel (80% new, 20% 1-year-old).
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size
1.5Ltr
country
France
region
Loire Valley
appellation
Anjou-Saumur
Additional vintages
Overview
The 2018 Les Arboises, produced from vines planted in 1957 within the Brézé commune on clay-limestone soils, present aromas of rose, dark wild berries, spices and a touch of oak. It’s medium-bodied, tense and straight with a juicy mid-palate and powdery tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and fine-grained finish. The wine undergoes two weeks of maceration and is matured for two years in barrels, half of which are previously used and half are new.
green grapes

Varietal: Cabernet Franc

In its native France, the Cabernet Franc varietal grape is used in the production of a wide range of wines, from the bright and pale red colored single variety bottles, to the magnificent oak aged and world-beating wines of the Bordeaux region. The past century has seen many other countries catch on to the importance of this fine grape varietal, and today, it is one of the most widely grown grapes in the world. It thrives in cool, temperate valley regions, where it can ripen fully and produce plump fruits carrying all their distinctive flavors and aromas. The production of Bordeaux-style wines around the world simply wouldn't be able to reach such heights without Cabernet Franc, which lends its fascinating and complex aromas to the mix and makes them the memorable wines they are.
barrel

Region: Loire Valley

Despite being most closely associated with fine white wines made with the excellent Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc varietal grapes which thrive there, the region of the Loire Valley in France also produces several other quality wines. The sub-region of Chinon is highly esteemed for its excellent Cabernet Franc based red wines, packed full of unique character and excellent fruity flavors, and the sparkling crémant wines of the region are adored by people all over the world. The region benefits enormously from the fertile valley it sits in, and the oceanic breezes which blow over the area, cooling the vines and helping them reach full and balanced levels of ripeness. The Loire Valley is an ancient wine region, with a viticultural history which stretches back two thousand years and is stronger than ever today.
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Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
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Varietal: Cabernet Franc

In its native France, the Cabernet Franc varietal grape is used in the production of a wide range of wines, from the bright and pale red colored single variety bottles, to the magnificent oak aged and world-beating wines of the Bordeaux region. The past century has seen many other countries catch on to the importance of this fine grape varietal, and today, it is one of the most widely grown grapes in the world. It thrives in cool, temperate valley regions, where it can ripen fully and produce plump fruits carrying all their distinctive flavors and aromas. The production of Bordeaux-style wines around the world simply wouldn't be able to reach such heights without Cabernet Franc, which lends its fascinating and complex aromas to the mix and makes them the memorable wines they are.
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Region: Loire Valley

Despite being most closely associated with fine white wines made with the excellent Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc varietal grapes which thrive there, the region of the Loire Valley in France also produces several other quality wines. The sub-region of Chinon is highly esteemed for its excellent Cabernet Franc based red wines, packed full of unique character and excellent fruity flavors, and the sparkling crémant wines of the region are adored by people all over the world. The region benefits enormously from the fertile valley it sits in, and the oceanic breezes which blow over the area, cooling the vines and helping them reach full and balanced levels of ripeness. The Loire Valley is an ancient wine region, with a viticultural history which stretches back two thousand years and is stronger than ever today.
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