Domaine Arnaud Lambert Saumur Champigny "Moleton" red 2020

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Domaine Arnaud Lambert Saumur Champigny "Moleton" red 2020:

RVF Guide to the Best Wines of France 2025 (August 2024): 92/100. Moleton, dense, flavorful, with depth and fine tannins, a beautiful wine made for aging whose time will channel its power.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Y. Castaing, June 2024): 93/100. Crafted from vines planted in the commune of St-Cyr-en-Bourg on calcareous subsoils, the 2020 Moleton possesses a floral, vibrant bouquet of violet, spring flowers, peony and raspberries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and crystalline palate highlighted by superb dry extracts and an ethereal finish. It spent two years in used barrels. DRINK DATE 2025-2040.

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

Grape variety: 100% Cabernet franc

Terroir: Clay (30cm) and limestone

Age of the vines: 30 years

Yield: 35 Hl/Ha

Vinification: Aging for 24 months in barrels (new to 2 wines)

Aging potential: 10-15 years

Tasting: A powerful and elegant wine that gains complexity over time. Beautifully oaked, the nose reveals notes of licorice and ripe fruits. The attack is straightforward, enhanced by spicy notes.

Food pairing: Wild boar with pears and cranberry sauce, venison shepherd's pie, Cabécou croustini with morello cherries.

Serving: 16°C. Decant for 1 hour and 30 minutes