Domaine Le Petit Saint-Vincent, Saumur Champigny, 2023

£26.10

Certified-organic Saumur‑Champigny from Dominique Joseph, 100% Cabernet Franc raised in cement for 5–10 months; bright red fruit, peppery lift and refreshing 12.5% balance.

raspberry
black cherry
black pepper
licorice

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At a glance

Producer: Le Petit Saint Vincent
Region: Loire
Appellation: Saumur-Champigny
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Wine type: Red
Alcohol: 12.5%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — certified

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Medium
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

roast chicken
charcuterie
goat’s cheese
grilled pork chops
mushroom dishes

How to serve it

Serve: Cellar temperature (14–16°C)

Why Cave selected it

Benchmark Varrains Cabernet Franc that’s certified organic, cement‑raised for purity, and delivers vibrant peppery fruit, freshness and versatility at excellent value.

About the wine

A selection from the 50 different plots of the domaine, usually vines averaging 40yo on gentle slopes with sandy, gravelly and loamy soils. Macerated for three weeks in concrete vats this cuvée has an attractive black cherry nose, packed with peppery raspberry fruit.

About Le Petit Saint Vincent

Dominique Joseph (aka Pélo as affectionately known by his friends) is a driving force in the community and appellation, tastings are always enlivened with the latest news and gossip, and one is likely to meet the locals (Antoine Foucault, Antoine Sanzay, Thierry Germain etc) when apéritif time arrives. Located in the village of Varrains, the heart of the Saumur-Champigny AC, Dominique has been at the helm of the domaine since 1990 and is the fifth generation of his family in charge. His friendly, direct approach is reflected in his wines and the improvements he has made, switching to organic viticulture in 1992 (and finally sorting out admin to become certified in 2010!)

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