Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2022 CS20230713 which is not what most

which is not what most people expect from California Barbera

The 2006 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon

and the payoff is a savory style of Napa Cab: ancient volcanic soils

and other heritage varieties that had been written off by the industrial wine machine

this is fermented in oak with native yeasts

Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Arboises 2022 CS20230713 which is not what mostLes Arboises' is the single vineyard that shows Romain Guiberteau at his most serious old Cabernet Franc vines on deep tuffeau limestone near Le Puy Notre Dame, giving a red with more depth, structure and aging potential than his village Saumur. Guiberteau is one of the Loire's most sought after vignerons, farming organically and working with native yeasts and a light hand. The result is a pure, chalky, finely structured wine that feels closer to fine