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Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne

Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne

The freshest and most aromatic version of a Cabernet Franc
Organic
Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne
75 cl.
2023
93 Decántalo
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13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Loire
Production area Loire
AOC Saumur-Champigny
Designation of Origin AOC Saumur-Champigny
Domaine Antoine Sanzay
Winery Domaine Antoine Sanzay
Contains sulphites
100% Cabernet Franc
Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne 2023

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 9 meses en depósitos de concreto.

Style Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
White fish, Red meat, Aperitif, Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Smoked foods, Salads, Soft cheeses

About Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne

In 1957, a hundred winegrowers from the Valle del Loira came together to establish the Syndicat des producteurs de Saumur-Champigny. This region, nestled between the Loire, the Thouet, and the Fontevraud forest in northwestern France, became an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (A.O.C), which today encompasses 1,600 hectares of vineyards across the villages of Chacé, Montsoreau, Parnay, Saumur, Souzay-Champigny, Turquant, Varrains, Dampierre-sur-Loire, and Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg.

From this latter location, Antoine Sanzay crafts wines, positioning himself as one of the most promising winemakers in the region. His journey began in 1999 when he took charge of the family's 11 hectares. Until then, the entire production was sold to the local cooperative; however, everything changed in 2013 when Antoine Sanzay decided to venture into independent winemaking. For his wines, this vigneron relies on cabernet franc, an indigenous grape variety that thrives on the area's soft, white soils, dominated by tuffeau (porous limestone), which in this locale becomes more yellow and sandy, lending itself to lighter wines. In this respect, the reds of the A.O.C. Saumur-Champigny deserve special mention, as they manage to unveil the most fragrant and refreshing expression of cabernet franc.

In the case of Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne, the grapes hail from four hectares of vineyards located in Varrains, Chacé, and St-Cyr-en-Bourg. The vines, planted in 1985, grow at an altitude of 80 metres and are cultivated organically. Occasionally, the plants must endure cool winters (with frosts) and hot, dry summers. The harvest, conducted over a week in mid-September, is done manually, in small boxes, with the clusters carefully selected before processing.

Upon arrival at the winery, Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne is destemmed and transferred to concrete vats, where it undergoes fermentation with native yeasts. In this process, free from any additives, only a small amount of sulphite is added to protect the wine and endure the 30-day maceration period it will undergo. After this time, Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne will mature for nine months in concrete tanks. And nothing more. Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne will be bottled unfiltered and unfined, revealing the most brilliant aspect of this variety.

2022

Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne 2022 boasts an enticing aroma of dark wild berries, such as blackberries and cassis, complemented by floral notes of peonies. On the palate, it is a medium-bodied wine, juicy and rounded, distinguished by its freshness and lightness. Its palate is ethereal and smooth, leading to a long finish where hints of roses are discernible. It is a wine that invites enjoyment at any time, without the need for aging.

2021

Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne 2021 unfurls a spectrum of aromas in which fresh red fruits such as cherries and strawberries are prominent, interwoven with subtle hints of spices. On the palate, it is vigorous, revealing a robust yet approachable structure. The freshness is striking, lending a vivacity to its silky and fluid profile, which cascades gracefully across the palate. A youthful red that delivers an effortless elegance and restrained potency, beckoning one to savor its crisp and forthright character.
2020

Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne 2020 unfurls a youthful allure with nuanced spicy undertones that caress the palate. On the nose, it greets us with an invigorating medley of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, interwoven with a delicate whisper of black pepper. Upon tasting, it reveals itself as a dynamic and supple red wine, with a texture that glides effortlessly, imparting a sensation of vivacity and a lasting finish that beckons one to indulge further.
2019

Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La Paterne 2019 is a smooth red, the result of an excellent year. The spring frosts (where 40% of the harvest was lost) almost ruined this wine that is lively on the nose with fruity aromas. On the palate, you can feel the hours of sunshine and the heat of the remaining months, with bloody notes on the palate. There are also rich and velvety tannins. Dense and energetic. Slightly astringent. Fresh finish.
2022
88 Parker

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