Half-Bottle of Saumur-Champigny "Tuffe", Ch. du Hureau - 2022

Name: Saumur-Champigny "Tuffe", Ch. du Hureau
Brand: Ch. du Hureau
SKU: 52610
Price: 14.96 USD
Availability: InStock

375 mL

Item # 52610

A more dark, earthy and rustic style of Cab Franc from over 30 years old vines. It finishes tannins that grip your mouth and shines when paired with a thick steak or wild mushrooms. We recommend giving it a decanting as well; you’ll be well rewarded with the effort.

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$179.52 $161.57/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Anjou and Saumur

Appellation/Village

Saumur-Champigny

Producer

Ch. du Hureau

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc

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About the Producer

This historic property is considered one of the top producers in Saumur-Champigny. The château has been in the family for 5 generations, and today, is run by Philippe Vatan. The estate is located four miles east of Saumur and 15 miles west of Chinon. Though the Loire Valley is replete with historical castles, a wine-producing château is actually a rarity. True to form, the Hureau estate comes...

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Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...