Complices de Loire, Les Calcaires 2023, Saumur Champigny

Complices de Loire, Les Calcaires 2023, Saumur ChampignyParcels are situated on tuffeau soil, typical for this appellation. The soft chalk provides a moderate but constant supply of water, which is conducive to quality viticulture. This type of soil has another advantage; to store solar heat during the day and release it at night. All the vines are characterised by a perfect ripening potential and enable to produce powerful and mineral wines. A deep intense dark red colour, floral blueberry nose and

carefully balanced with coriander seed

This is helped by deep 20 - 40 feet root systems

at the southeasternmost tip of the island

A large proportion of his vines are in excess of 50 to 75 years old

As with his other projects worldwide

Soplo Blanco is a deliciously drinkable

savoury gamey notes

which is borne out by the precision and purity of their wines

It’s a complex wine with a fresh saline note at the end

The juice was fermented with native yeast in neutral French oak barrels and aged on lees for 8 months before its first racking to blend before bottling

the parcel is particularly well protected from the wind

Pairs well with rich meats such as game and boar