Tasting Notes
This is a more serious side of Saumur-Champigny, coming from the famed Les Poyeux vineyard planted back in 1950. It's Cabernet Franc off practising organic old vines on the region's deep clay-limestone and sand soils.
The nose is complex and inviting, all very ripe red fruit like blackcurrant and blueberry lifted by sweet spice, while the palate is ample and velvety but still fresh, carrying through to a long finish. There's real ageing potential here so cellar it if you like, though it's already a treat with veal, lamb chops or grilled beef. - Aaron
Domaine des Sables Verts is the project of Caroline Meurée and Hervé Malinge, a young winemaking couple who took over the estate in 2019. Based in Varrains, in the heart of Saumur-Champigny, they farm around 16 hectares spread across more than 30 individual parcels, predominantly planted to Cabernet Franc with a small amount of Chenin Blanc.
The vineyards sit on the limestone and tuffeau soils that define this part of the Loire, including prized parcels in Les Poyeux, Chaintres and Les Rouères. Farming is organic, while the cellar work is deliberately restrained, with spontaneous fermentations and élevage across tanks, barrels, foudres and clay jars depending on the site. Their approach is increasingly parcel-focused, producing precise, classical Saumur with beautiful freshness, fine structure and a strong sense of place.
| Product Type | Wine Red Cabernet Franc |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Sub Region | Saumur |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |