Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2018

Romain Guiberteau is a very ambitious young producer who runs the Estate since 1996 and produces Saumur appellation wines, It is located 12 km south of Saumur, in the village of Saint-Just-sur-Dive and only grows two grape varieties: Cabernet Franc and Chenin. The vineyard extends over 17 hectares, in the communes of Bizay, Brézé, Chacé, Montreuil Bellay and Saint-Just-sur-Dive.

The vineyard has been organically grown since 2003. All synthetic products are prohibited: only sulphur, copper, essential oils and plant decoctions are used and all vines are hand-harvested.

This Cabernet Franc undergoes an aging of 18 months in cask, the wine is bright ruby ​​red in color, expresses hints of pepper, spices and capsicum on the nose. The palate is extraordinary tangerine peel which gives a fresh burst, followed by cola and coffee, mixed with cocoa. In the mouth it is evolving, full-bodied and tasty, with a long savory finish.