Château de Villeneuve Vieilles Vignes 2022 Saumur-Champigny

This is a Saumur-Champigny from Château de Villeneuve, made only from Cabernet Franc grown on vines more than 50 years old. The grapes are picked by hand and sorted, destemmed and fermented in tank, then aged for several months to refine the structure while keeping the fruit and freshness of Loire Cabernet Franc. It has a denser body than a standard Saumur-Champigny. The nose shows red and black fruit, cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, with vegetal and spicy hints. The palate is fresh and structured, with fine tannins and good acidity, and a persistent finish of clear fruit and spice. Serve at 16 to 18°C, decanting when young.